POONCH: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Tahir Mustafa Malik today chaired a meeting of the Joint Working Committee (JWC) to review the progress of cooperative-sector initiatives in the district.

 The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies briefed the Chair about the targets set for the registration of new Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). It was informed that against a target of nine PACS, six societies have already been registered, while four more are presently under process at the block level.

The ADC emphasized the need to intensify awareness campaigns to promote Cooperative Department schemes and the benefits available to the public. He also directed the concerned departments to ensure adequate branding of local products and sale of these products in local markets to enhance the income of cooperative societies as well as local producers.

The meeting was attended by the District Development Manager (DDM), NABARD, Assistant Registrars of concerned blocks, and representatives from Jammu Central Cooperative Bank (JCC), Fisheries Department and Animal Husbandry Department.

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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