RAMBAN: As part of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, District Administration Ramban on Tuesday organised a comprehensive Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camp at Mangit Panchayat, a remote tribal area in Block Khari. The event was attended by Assistant Commissioner Panchayat,   Mohammad Ashfaq Khan, Block Development Officer Khari,   Urfan Khan and other district and block-level officials.

Numerous departments collaborated to provide on-spot services and information to the local tribal community. The Health and AYUSH departments offered preventive healthcare services, including free medical check-ups and awareness on Indian Medicine System. The Animal Husbandry Department provided veterinary support and sensitized locals about livestock care and available schemes and subsidies.

The Revenue and Tehsil Welfare departments facilitated the issuance of important documents such as caste, income, and land-related certificates, besides addressing pension-related grievances. The Women and Child Development Department (ICDS) spread awareness about maternal and child healthcare, nutrition, and government schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. The Block Development Office educated attendees about employment schemes, rural development programs and ongoing MGNREGA works.

In addition, the Agriculture and Horticulture departments guided farmers on modern farming practices, soil health management, organic cultivation, and subsidies available for seeds, farming tools and orchard development. The residents actively interacted with departmental representatives, seeking redressal of grievances and clearing doubts about government interventions. Many of their concerns were resolved on the spot, reflecting the administration’s commitment to responsive and efficient governance.

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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