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PADDER: The ongoing five day long multimedia exhibition on Flagship schemes of Government of India organised by the Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, in Padder saw an appreciable peak in footfall as it entered its third day on Monday. 

The exhibition, which is aimed at the mass awareness of various public welfare schemes of the government, the progress made in different sectors and new intiatives of government , is being organised by CBC's Field Office, Doda at Sports Stadium, Gulabgarh from  10th August to August 14.  

Information about the welfare schemes is disseminated to the public in an integrated manner through photo exhibits, informative standees, expert lectures, IEC material as well as by medium of performing arts and cultural programs.  

District Development Council(DDC) member, Padder ,Sh. Hari Krishan Chauhan  presided over the proceedings on the third day. Speaking on the occasion he appreciated the goodwork CBC is doing for public awareness at the grassroots level. He said that the exhibition is an opportunity for the local residents and devotees alike to know about a spectrum of  schemes and programmes being run by the government for public welfare. 

In his address Sh. Khursheed Yousuf , Field Publicity Officer, CBC  said that   awareness is the first step in the successful implementation of public welfare schemes and CBC works to ensure that the masses have the  right type of information to get the benefits. He said the multimedia exhibition at Padder  is designed to provide the information through a direct interaction between the stakeholders and in an easy as well as entertaining way. 

Dr. Sunil Singh, from Animal Husbandry Department, Padder  also addressed the audience and apprised them about various schemes aimed at providing financial assistance, self employment ,farmer welfare, social security and upliftment of the poor  and the marginalised. He made a special mention of National Artificial Insemination Programme ( NAIP)  and Holistic Agricultural Development  Programme (HADP),  

Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Virender Singh, from Agricultural department delivered address on the various Centrally sponsored schemes implemented by the department for the farmer community. He added that schemes like PM Samman Nidhi and Kisan Credit Card ( KCC) are aimed at providing financial assistance to the farmers. 

As part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan ( NMBA), a flagship mass awareness campaign against drug demand reduction,  pledge against drugs  was taken during the today's event. It's pertinent to mention here that the theme of this year's NMBA celebration is "Viksit Bharat ka Mantra, Bharat ho Nasha see Swatantra".  

As part of the CBC's integrated communication strategy, Empanelled Troupe performed the cultural programmes with special emphasis on local folk.  Sh. Vikram Uppal, I/C CBC Doda conducted the day long   proceeding.

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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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