KISHTWAR: An awareness program was organised at Nali Panchayat - Bounjwah, under the Model panchayat initiative rolled out by Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan. The initiative aims to achieve saturation of Key schemes across 13 Panchayats targeted to be developed as Model Panchyats. The functionaries of different Departments collaborated for the program aimed to educate people about the government schemes for development of Handicrafts, Handloom, Agriculture, Horticulture, Sheep Husbandry, Animal Husbandry, besides services being offered by the Revenue and other allied departments.

The District Officers from each department explained the eligibility criteria, procedures, and benefits of their respective departmental schemes. Pamphlets were distributed among the participants by the Handicrafts and other key departments. The Agriculture Department, led by the Chief Agriculture Officer  Amjed Hussain Malik  also inaugurated a Kisan Khidmat Ghar (KKG) and distributed agricultural implements among the farmers.

Artisans, farmers, and all participants were encouraged to establish their own units by availing the benefits of the departmental schemes, fostering opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.  Chief Horticulture Officer Sajjid Mustafa; District Sheep Husbandry Officer Dr Jameel Nasir; AD Handicrafts Pardeep Kumar Shan besides other field officers of allied sectors were present.

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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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