BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri on Saturday conducted a comprehensive tour to inspect various enterprises established under government schemes including Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP), Integrated Dairy Development Scheme (IDDS), Integrated Poultry Development Program (IPDP) and other schemes.

During the tour, the DC visited several units, including Kesperia Organics Papchan (established under IDDS), Sheikh Dairy Farm and Satellite Heifer Unit Gamroo (under IDDS and HADP), Rather Poultry Farm Asham (under IPDP), and Beigh Hydroponic Fodder Unit Wangipora Sumbal established under HADP.

As part of the tour, the DC handed over the keys of four milk vans to youth beneficiaries in Sumbal under the IDDS initiative, aiming to boost dairy supply chain efficiency and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities to unemployed youth. During his visit, Qadri interacted with stakeholders, reviewed the support provided by departments, and evaluated market linkages for the products. He stressed the importance of value addition to enhance product quality and market competitiveness.

On the occasion, the DC emphasized the importance of creating a robust support system for budding entrepreneurs to strengthen the local economy. He reiterated the administration's commitment to provide financial assistance, skill development and market linkages to youth, and urged the beneficiaries to make full use of the facilities provided to improve their income and contribute to the overall development of the economy.

He underscored the administration's commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, employment, and self-reliance among youth. During the tour the Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer and other concerned.

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.

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