BANDIPORA: In a groundbreaking initiative, District Bandipora has launched an extensive awareness drive under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan covering 31 villages across six blocks viz. Tulail, Bandipora, Arin, Bankoote, Gurez, and Bakhtore. The campaign, rolled out with great enthusiasm, aims to empower the local populace with a special focus on the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, which constitutes a substantial segment of the district’s demographic profile.

With a total ST population of 39,420 out of 50,408 souls spread across 75,07 households, the initiative seeks to bridge the gap between government services and community needs. To ensure effective outreach and coordination, a dedicated cadre of 53 has been constituted at the district level, while 790 personnel have been deployed at the block and village levels to provide guidance, support, and awareness to the local populace.

The awareness drive has been marked by vibrant engagement activities including skits, folk songs, traditional drum performances, and transect walks conducted from hamlet to hamlet and village to village. These activities have not only added colour and enthusiasm to the campaign but also fostered a deep sense of community participation and ownership.

The initiative has witnessed an overwhelming response from the people, with massive participation in Gram Sabhas across all six blocks. Villagers have actively contributed to the planning process of 17 ministries and 25 interventions, marking a significant step towards participatory governance and inclusive development. The campaign has also involved door-to-door awareness drives and dissemination of Gram Sabha notices to ensure that no household remains uninformed or excluded from the process.

The Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan in Bandipora marks a new chapter in grassroots empowerment and participatory planning. By fostering active citizen engagement, especially among the tribal population, the initiative is set to bring about far-reaching social, economic, and cultural transformations, paving the way for a brighter and more self-reliant future for the people of Bandipora.

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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.

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