KISHTWAR: The “Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan” (DAJGUA) campaign entered fifth day of the 15 day impactful outreach initiative, reinforcing the government's commitment to inclusive development and grassroots empowerment of tribal communities. The day's camp, organized at Government High School Pathernaki, Panchayat Piyas, Block Nagseni, began with the recitation of the National Anthem, setting a tone of unity and purpose.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from locals and was graced by DDC Member Nagseni Faisal Hussain and BDO Abhilash Sharma, who actively engaged with the community. A brief overview of the DAJGUA initiative was presented, highlighting its focus on saturation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), doorstep delivery of government services, and real-time grievance redressal.

The camp featured informative stalls from departments including Agriculture, Health, ICDS, Social Welfare, Revenue, Sheep Husbandry, Horticulture, Fisheries, Ayush, Rural Development, Forest, and Jal Jeevan Mission, where representatives explained their flagship schemes and provided on-the-spot benefits. DDC Member Faisal Hussain inspected the stalls, interacted with the officials and beneficiaries to ensure effective services delivery.

Additional highlights included the distribution of pamphlets by the Ayush and Rural Development Departments, plantation of tree saplings by the Forest Department, and distribution of seeds under the Poshan Vatika initiative to promote nutritional security. The Jal Shakti Department conducted on-the-spot water quality testing, while the Social Welfare Department distributed notebooks to students. The event also featured cultural performances by local students, celebrating tribal heritage and community spirit.

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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