POONCH: The 'Aadi-Karma Abhiyan' entered a crucial new phase in Poonch District today with the launch of Block-Process Labs across all 11 blocks of the District. The two-day training initiative starting from today represents the subsequent step in a cascading training model, following earlier state and district-level sessions. Organized by the Rural Development Department (RDD), the labs are being supervised by the respective Block Development Officer (BDO)   acting as the nodal officer for the event.

The labs have gathered 'Aadi-Karmyogis'—frontline government officials from key line departments including Education, Health, ICDS, Revenue, Forest, RDD, Jal Shakti, PDD, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Horticulture. With the abhiyan covering 58 revenue villages in the district, a minimum of seven Aadi-Karmyogis from each village are participating at their designated Block Headquarters.

This grassroots training is part of a structured bottom to top approach. Following these block-level labs, the training will be further replicated at the village level, with all efforts aimed at formulating concrete action plans by October 2nd. The entire Aadi-Karma Abhiyan is being conducted under the overall guidance of Khalid Hussain, Programme Officer ICDS who serves as the Nodal Officer for the Aadi-Karmyogi initiative.

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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