POONCH: On the directions of the District Development Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma, a Multi-Departmental Outreach Camp was organized today at Middle School Balahar Sagra in Aspirational Block Mankote.

The camp saw active participation from the Health, Nutrition (ICDS), Agriculture and NRLM departments, reflecting strong inter-departmental convergence to strengthen grassroots service delivery.

Along with health and nutrition services, organic inputs were distributed among farmers to promote sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural practices. Aspirational Block Programme Fellow Ajaz Ahmed was present during the camp and played an active role in coordination and field-level monitoring, contributing to the smooth execution of the outreach initiative.

The camp was supported by a dedicated team comprising Dr. Sajid Mujtaba, Dr. Rabnawaz Khan, Dr. Rajeev Sharma, Fareed Ahmed (Pharmacist, NTPHC Dabraj), Imtiaz Ahmed (Pharmacist, AAM Chhajla), Mohd Yaseen (HE, Mankote), Mohd Janghir (LA, Mankote), Ishtiaq Ahmed (MTS, SC Nar Mankote), Shazia Malik (FMPHW, SC Sagra), Mohd Bashir (MTS), Mohd Shakoor (NTEP), Vinod Kumar (NTEP) and Sudhir (AEO, Agriculture Department).

The Nutrition component was strengthened by ICDS Supervisors, Nahima Kouser, Safia Bibi and Ms. Naseem Begum. The camp witnessed encouraging community participation and reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment to integrated, inclusive, and people-centric development in the Aspirational Block.

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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