• DC terms it a great step to provide logistical support for strengthening agriculture marketing

SHOPIAN: The Department of Horticulture Planning and Marketing, Shopian today organised a distribution function at Aglar Shopian in order to hand over the keys of 2 Reefer Trucks to beneficiaries of the district under the Holistic Area Development Programme (HADP).

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar presided over the function and handed over the keys of trucks procured by beneficiaries with substantial financial support of the government.

Each Reefer Truck has a capacity of 26 MTs, and is a recent intervention in post harvesting management initiatives capable of transporting fruits and vegetables long distances with inbuilt controlled atmosphere.

The services of these CA trucks are increasing in demand for the local Cold Chain Industry for long distance transport keeping in view they enhance the shelf life and profitability of the fruit.

Under HADP, the government provides 75% subsidy on each unit costing 25 lac under the component ‘Strengthening of Agricultural Marketing- Project 4’ for providing logistics support to the fruit industry.

The DC on the occasion appreciated the department for the feat and appealed to others, especially unemployed youth to take the benefits of livelihood and employment generation schemes for their economic upliftment. The event was also attended by AMO, HP&M and DIO Shopian along with other officials of the department and beneficiaries.

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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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