BANDIPORA:  Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in the district.  During the meeting, the Chief Agriculture Officer Bandipora presented a comprehensive overview of departmental performance, covering Daksh Kisan implementation, establishment and output tracking, financial utilisation, KKG registrations, credit flow under HADP including applications and sanctions, and the status of JKCIP applications with respect to coverage and approvals.

During the meeting, It was noted that there has been substantial improvement in data capturing across departments, reflecting better reporting, monitoring, and implementation of HADP-related activities.

The review also covered the status of applications received, approved by the District Level Committee (DLC), under process, rejected and those ready for DLC across Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture, Animal Husbandry (HADP and IDDS), Fisheries, Sheep Husbandry and Horticulture (P&M).

On the occasion, detailed discussions were held on the number of units established, units tracked on the OTA platform and those pending tracking under various sectors. The status of Daksh Kisan was reviewed sector-wise, including farmers registered, enrolled in courses and those who completed training, along with data on farms and farmers registered on the KKG App.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for timely completion of e-KYC, accuracy in data reporting and close monitoring of expenditure across all allied sectors to ensure effective implementation of HADP and achievement of intended outcomes.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Agriculture Officer Bandipora; Chief Horticulture Officer Bandipora; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Bandipora; District Sheep Husbandry Officer Bandipora; District Sericulture Officer Bandipora; Assistant Director Fisheries Bandipora; Area Marketing Officer (P&M) Bandipora; Lead District Manager J&K Bank Bandipora; and other concerned officers.

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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