• DC urges public to avail benefits of 25 welfare schemes

BARAMULLA: As part of the Government of India’s flagship initiative, a Mega Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign is scheduled to be launched in District Baramulla under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) from June 15 to June 30, 2025. The campaign aims to saturate the delivery of 25 welfare schemes across 17 Central Ministries in identified tribal villages of the district, ensuring last-mile delivery and inclusive development.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, has urged the public, especially members of the tribal communities, to actively participate in the campaign and take full advantage of the benefits being offered under various schemes related to health, education, livelihoods, skill development, housing, and social welfare.

He emphasized that the campaign will involve intensive outreach activities, awareness drives, and on-the-spot service delivery in tribal areas, with the goal of bringing governance to the doorstep of every citizen. The district administration has made all necessary arrangements to ensure the smooth execution of the campaign in coordination with line departments and local stakeholders.

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.

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