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  • Our core mandate is to build skills and fill gaps that empowers the tribal communities to progress: Indu

BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today inaugurated the three-day Block Level Master Trainer (BLMT) orientation program under the Aadi Karmayogi – Responsive Governance programme at the Forest Training & Research Institute Chitternar, Bandipora.

The orientation program that is scheduled to culminate on 4th September 2025, is part of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs’ initiative aimed at empowering individuals and institutions for tribal transformation. The training is designed to build the capacity of master trainers in facilitating participatory planning, responsive governance, and holistic tribal development.

Addressing the gathering, DC emphasized the significance of responsive governance and community-led planning for sustainable development in tribal areas. She highlighted that the workshop would enable stakeholders to prepare village-level development plans focusing on infrastructure, education, healthcare, digital access, and livelihood opportunities, while preserving traditional knowledge and indigenous practices.

She further underlined the importance of skill development and the creation of intangible assets which can prove to be a boon during uncertain and hard times. She also stressed that the core mandate of the Aadi Karmayogi scheme should remain the guiding motive behind all efforts at the grassroots. Praising the role of participating officers and volunteers, DC reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to making tribal villages self-reliant, socially empowered, and digitally connected.

On the opening day, District Programme Officer ICDS Bandipora, underscored the importance of mapping basic infrastructure needs such as roads, water, electricity, and healthcare besides promoting sustainable livelihoods through agriculture, livestock, fisheries, eco-tourism, and forest-based enterprises.

The program will continue over the next two days, featuring focused sessions on the preparation of block-level vision and action plans under the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan. Among others, the event was attended by District Programme Officer ICDS, Yaar Ali Khan; District Information Officer, Principal KFT School, Block Development Officers (BDOs), volunteers and other concerned officers.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here