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RAMBAN: As part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh commemoration, the District Administration Ramban, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, launched the 15-day-long ‘Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan’ across 11 Gram Panchayat villages. The event coincided with the 150th birth anniversary of the legendary tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji.

The district-level inaugural event was organized at Batote and was presided over by Chairperson District Development Council Dr. Shamshad Shan. Deputy Commissioner graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. Prominent citizens and senior district officers including the Chief Planning Officer, ACD, ACP, CMO and heads of line departments also participated in the function.

Addressing the gathering, the Chairperson highlighted the profound contribution of tribal communities in preserving indigenous culture and fostering national pride. She reiterated the importance of active public participation in the Abhiyan to ensure inclusive development. In his address, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized that all 17 line departments linked with the Abhiyan have been put on mission mode to saturate centrally sponsored and flagship schemes across the notified tribal villages. He directed concerned departments to reach every household and individual to ensure doorstep delivery of benefits and services.

The event featured meaningful interactions with tribal representatives, who voiced community issues and underscored the need for sustained welfare interventions. Multiple government departments including Health, Sheep Husbandry, Horticulture, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Revenue, Jal Shakti, JPDCL and FCS&CA set up awareness stalls, conducted registrations on the spot and showcased services and schemes for empowering tribal communities.

The 15-day-long Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan aims not only at saturating schemes in tribal areas but also at raising awareness, bridging gaps in services delivery and fostering socio-economic and political empowerment. Earlier, Chief Planning Officer Ramban provided a comprehensive overview of the Abhiyan, outlining objectives and planned departmental interventions.

In sync with the central event, similar awareness and outreach programs were also organized today across all notified tribal villages of  Bangara, Billawat, Chachwa, Dheeda, Somber, Narthyal, Mangot, Targam, Khari and Shagan located in 7 blocks of the district.

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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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