ANANTNAG: The Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Syed Fakhruddin Hamid today inaugurated the Intensive Information Education and Communication (IEC) Programme of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan at Town Hall Anantnag. 

 Speaking on the occasion, the DC emphasized the mission's goal of saturating tribal majority and tribal villages in aspirational districts with specific interventions. The Abhiyan, comprising 25 interventions to be implemented by 17 line departments, aims to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities in a time-bound manner.

IEC campaigns are being conducted from 15th to 26th November across the district, involving gram sabhas, field visits, project assessments, and inspections. The DC also highlighted the significant contributions of tribal leader Bisra Munda. Earlier, the Deputy Commissioner inspected stalls set up by various departments to provide information and details of schemes for tribal communities.

 The program concluded with the distribution of entitlements to beneficiaries under schemes such as Mumkin, Forest Rights Act and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (G). Sanction letters under agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry etc were also allotted to tribal beneficiaries. ABHA cards were issued to beneficiaries by the health department.  Felicitation stakeholders of Gujar Bakarwal hostel were awarded certificates of appreciation.

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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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