RAMBAN: To empower MGNREGA Job Card holders, a skill development training programme was held today here at Panchayat Dhandrath-B, Block Ramban under the Project Unnati. The Project Unnati is aimed at empowering MGNREGA Job Card holders with skill development training to enhance their employability and encourage self-reliance.

Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Srinath Suman, alongside Block Development Officer (BDO) Yasir Wani & Programme Officer MGNREGA, inaugurated the comprehensive training programme.   Director of SETI Harvinder Singh, officials from the Agriculture Department, and members of the local community were also present.

After the inauguration, the team of officers inspected pace of work on developmental projects coming up in the area, including Panchayat Ghar at  Dhandrath-C, PMAY-G houses in Panchayats Dhandrath-A, B, and C, as well as various MGNREGA works undertaken in Block Ramban during the financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25.

The initiative and the subsequent inspection highlighted the administration's focus on ensuring quality infrastructure and housing for rural communities, in alignment with the broader developmental goals of the district.  

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇