DODA: On the second day of the “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” campaign, the district administration Doda further intensified grievances redressal, public outreach and awareness activities across urban and rural areas. The initiative continued to focus on responsive, transparent and citizen-centric governance, with officers and departments reaching out to people at the grassroots to address their concerns and ensure effective delivery of government services.

As part of the second-day activities, ACD Din Mohammad Afaqi held a Grievances Redressal Camp at Zila Gramin Vikas Bhawan. The officials listened to issues related to rural development, welfare schemes, essential services and local matters and resolved many on the spot. Grievances related to power supply were also resolved. The Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department conducted inspections of the water filtration plants including third-party machinery checks to ensure uninterrupted and quality drinking water supply.

Outreach activities were conducted in Chirala, Ghat and Kastigarh Blocks, including Panchayat Gagla (Pyt Gagla and Lower Mundhar-B). PWD organised grievances redressal and awareness camp at Gandoh, addressing key road infrastructure issues. The Social Welfare Department, under the guidance of the District Social Welfare Officer, organized a Grievances Redressal Camp at Khakhal Mohallah.

Tehsil Social Welfare Officer briefed participants about the social welfare schemes, while grievances were recorded and several resolved on the spot. Meanwhile, the PHE Department organized a grievances and awareness camp at Neeli Halore. The official team sensitised daily-rated workers about financial and welfare schemes and certified “Har Ghar Jal” status of Village Halore under Water Supply Scheme Gowari (JJM), reinforcing the district’s commitment to universal drinking water coverage.

Meanwhile, DDC Chairman, Dhananter Singh led grievances redressal and review of development activities across several panchayats, including MS Doki (Panchayat Chiralla, Block Chirala), Panchayat Kandote (Block Thathri) and Dharyouth Panchayat, Block Kahara, with active participation from PWD (R&B) Division Gandoh and I&FC Division Bhaderwah.

Adding to the activities, the Department of Handloom and Handicrafts organized Artisans Sensitization Programmes at Doda, Seri Bhaderwah, Malwas and Arnora, creating awareness about training programmes, financial support schemes, Karkhandar Scheme, Credit Card Scheme, PMJJBY, PMSBY and education scholarships for children of artisans and weavers.

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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