KISHTWAR: In its continued effort to promote inclusive development and ensure efficient service delivery to tribal communities, the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gramin Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) celebrated Day 11 of its awareness campaign with a successful multi-departmental IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) outreach camp at Patshalla, Panchayat Tipri, Block Drabshalla, District Kishtwar.

The camp witnessed the active participation of DDC Member Bounjwah Aemna Banoo, BDO Bounjwah, along with other senior government officials, further strengthening the collective push for better service access for tribal populations. The 15-day IEC awareness campaign is aimed at fostering both social and economic upliftment within the tribal communities.

The camp brought together key departments including Health, Agriculture, Education, ICDS, Employment, Rural Development, and Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA). These departments set up dedicated booths where they provided crucial information, scheme registration assistance, application support, and distributed materials in the local languages.

This initiative was designed to ensure that members of the tribal community, particularly those from remote areas, could directly engage with the services offered by the government. Officials were present to address queries, offer guidance and provide immediate solutions with clear timelines, emphasizing transparency and a proactive approach to service delivery.

One of the key highlights of the camp was the ongoing dialogue between field-level officers and local residents. The camp has received widespread appreciation from the tribal community, with local residents commending the district administration’s commitment to outreach and its people-centric approach.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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