UDHAMPUR:  Under the “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” initiative and as part of the International Year of Cooperatives, a detailed field visit was undertaken by Additional Registrar Cooperative Societies, Jammu Division, Bal Krishan in district Udhampur. The visit aimed at strengthening cooperative institutions at the grassroots level and reviewing the implementation of key Cooperative sector initiatives.

En-route, the Officer inaugurated a fertilizer retail shop at Krimachi, enhancing access to essential agricultural inputs for local farmers through the cooperative framework. Later, the Additional Registrar inspected the functioning of major cooperative banks including Devika Urban Cooperative Bank and Jammu Central Cooperative Bank.

The inspections focused on operational efficiency, adherence to cooperative principles, transparency and quality of services. Emphasis was laid on strengthening the governance mechanism, improving financial discipline and ensuring effective credit delivery to members, particularly those engaged in agriculture and allied activities.

The Additional Registrar also held detailed deliberations with proposed beneficiaries of the Cash Credit Limit Scheme and the Cooperative Infrastructure Development Fund Scheme and reviewed the proposals. Beneficiaries including secretaries of the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) were sensitised about eligibility criteria and the statutory provisions.

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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