KISHTWAR: Members of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community called on District Magistrate Kishtwar, Rajesh Kumar Shavan and apprised him about their role in awareness of Dharti Abha Janjatiya Gramin Utkarsh Abhiyan. The DM listened and assured them that best efforts will be made to aware everyone.

He also encouraged the ST community to actively participate in the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan and urged community influencers to spread awareness about the initiative's benefits and importance. He said that all critical gaps of development shall be identified in ST Bastis. The DM emphasized the need for collective efforts to ensure the program's success and improve the lives of tribal communities.

It is pertinent to mention that, under the aegis of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, the District Administration Kishtwar will launch the “Dharti Aabha Abhiyan: Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camps” from 15th June to 30th June 2025 across various tribal villages in the district.

The objective of this campaign is to achieve saturation-level coverage of key government schemes and welfare programs for the tribal population, particularly in remote and underserved areas.

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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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