POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal today attended the ‘Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan’ (DAJGUA) Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camp at Village Bhainchh to assess the ground truthing of government schemes in the area with major tribal population. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner underscored the comprehensive approach of the campaign, which involves 17 Union Ministries to execute 25 key government interventions on the ground.

“We are fully committed to ensuring that no eligible tribal household is left out of the benefits under the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan. The campaign is a step toward inclusive and equitable development,” the Deputy Commissioner said.

The camp witnessed active participation of government departments including Health, Education, Social Welfare, Rural Development, Agriculture, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Water Supply, Power, ICDS and Mission POSHAN. The departments set up dedicated service stalls, offering on-the-spot assistance, awareness and enrolment for different schemes.

The Deputy Commissioner also interacted with field functionaries and beneficiaries to assess the outreach and effectiveness of services being provided, reiterating the administration's resolve to make governance accessible and transparent at the grassroots level.

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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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