KISHTWAR: A multi-departmental IEC (Information, Education and Communication) outreach camp was held today here at Panchayat Ghar Chamoti, Block Drabshalla under the aegis of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gramin Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA).

The ongoing 15-day IEC awareness campaign aims to empower tribal communities socially and economically. The camp brought together the departments of Health, Agriculture, Education, ICDS, Employment, Rural Development and Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) under one roof to provide information and services directly to the tribal population.

Each department set up dedicated stalls offering on-the-spot support for scheme enrollments, application submissions, distribution of informative materials in local languages and one-on-one consultations. This ensured that tribal populace from remote areas could access government benefits and services easily. Officers addressed the public issues on the spot, offering solutions and clear timelines, reinforcing the administration’s focus on transparency and accountability.

Field-level officials highlighted the importance of regular interaction with the community and stressed that DAJGUA is helping bridge the gap between the administration and tribal citizens. The camp encouraged a two-way communication process—where officials not only informed but also listened to the unique needs of the tribal people. The outreach received an overwhelmingly positive response from the tribal community and local residents, who appreciated the district administration’s sincere and 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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