POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal on Friday convened a meeting to discuss and finalize the modalities for effective Implementation and successful execution of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA).  The centrally sponsored flagship scheme was launched by the Prime Minister on October 2-2024 to uplift tribal communities and ensure their socio-economic development. The Welfare scheme includes provision for housing, employment opportunities, and educational scholarships for tribal youth.

Maintaining that Poonch District has a huge chunk of tribal population, the DC highlighted the central government’s efforts towards development of these   communities and the initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure, education, and healthcare services in tribal regions. The Abhiyan aims to fill critical gaps in social infrastructure, health, education, and livelihood through 25 intervention schemes implemented by 17 central Ministries and the Departments.

The DC directed the PO ICDS to constitute District level Committee and Block level orientation Committees of all line Departments for effective implementation of DAJGUA scheme across the district. Directions were issued to saturate all the schemes for the welfare of tribals. The Janjatiya Gaurav Divas will be celebrated at Dak Banglow Poonch on  November 15. The meeting was attended by ADC Poonch, PO ICDS, ACD Poonch, ACP, CEO, Principal SKC GDC Poonch, DSWO, BDO Headquarter, Tehsildar Haveli, Warden GB & Pahari hostel Poonch besides other concerned officers and officials.

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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.

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