RAMBAN: A series of awareness and outreach activities were conducted today at Panchayat Chakwa, Village Chakwa, Block Batote in District Ramban as part of “Jan Bhagidaari – Sabse Door, Sabse Pehle” campaign being conducted Nationwide under the aegis of PM JANMAN and DA-JGUA.

The programmes were organized under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan and supervised by the local Block Development Officer, who served as the Nodal Officer for the day-long activities. The event witnessed active participation from the line departments, field functionaries and members of the tribal community.

As part of the campaign, Health Screening Camps were organized to facilitate local population to have access to essential healthcare services. Simultaneously, Saturation Camps were conducted by different departments to generate awareness and ensure eligible beneficiaries to register for various Government welfare schemes.

A Plantation Drive was also carried out in the tribal village to promote environmental awareness and encourage community participation in conservation efforts. The officers highlighted that the objective of the campaign is to ensure that government welfare schemes reach every eligible tribal household in remote areas. Detailed information about various beneficiary-oriented schemes was shared with the participants, encouraging them to avail the benefits.

The local residents appreciated the efforts of the District Administration and actively participated in the awareness activities and plantation drive.  The campaign will continue across different tribal areas of District Ramban till May 25, 2026, to ensure effective outreach, awareness generation and saturation of welfare schemes among tribal communities.

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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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