SHOPIAN: The fortnight-long Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2026 celebrations, scheduled from 01-15 November, concluded today with vibrant public outreach programmes across District Shopian.

Organized by the District Administration Shopian in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare (Mission Poshan / ICDS), the culminating event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the tribal community and line departments here at Government High School Shadab Karewa. Similar, programme was also held at Zampathri, Keller.

Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone presided over the concluding ceremony at Shadab Karewa, where he interacted directly with members of the tribal and listened their grassroots outreach initiatives. 

During the interaction, tribal representatives and local residents highlighted several pressing developmental requirements needing urgent administrative attention which included Macadamization of the Sanimarag-Kathuhallan–Shadab road, development of link roads, establishment of library at Shadab Karewa to provide students with adequate facilities to read, learn and compete effectively,

Setting up skill development centres, uninterrupted power supply and making the local Veterinary Centre fully functional. All line departments actively participated in the concluding celebrations at Shadab Karewa, Keller, setting up awareness stalls to showcase government welfare schemes and engaging with local tribal residents to ensure inclusive development and last-mile delivery of public services. 

Programme Officer (PO), Shopian, Mohammed Imran Khan, Who serves as Nodal Officer for Tribal Affairs, Block Development Officer, Keller, Owais Ahmed, Coordinator, Forest Rights Act, Mohammed Rouf, Anganwadi workers and residents of tribal community in large numbers participated in the programme.

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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