GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today convened a meeting to review the functioning and service delivery of Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) operating across the district. At the outset, Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) Ganderbal briefed the meeting about the operational status of KKGs, including their registration on the CSC portal, creation of login IDs, and issuance of seed and pesticide licenses to KKG holders.

Addressing the meeting, DC highlighted the pivotal role of Kisan Khidmat Ghars in bridging the gap between farmers and various agricultural schemes and services. He stressed the need for strengthening these grassroots institutions to ensure timely and efficient delivery of farmer-centric initiatives. He directed the District Nodal Officer CSC to expedite the registration of all KKGs on the CSC portal to enhance accessibility and streamline services.

He also directed the CAO to regularly monitor the functioning of KKGs to ensure effective dissemination of information, prompt service delivery, and continuous handholding support to the farming community. Emphasizing sustainable agricultural development, DC impressed upon the Agriculture and allied departments to focus on capacity building, promotion of technology adoption, and implementation of income-generating models to uplift the livelihood of farmers.

Meanwhile, DC reviewed the status of KCC and stressed the need to cover all eligible farmers under the scheme to boost agricultural productivity and reduce dependence on informal credit sources. He directed the Agriculture and allied departments to intensify awareness campaigns at the grassroots level and facilitate door-to-door mobilization drives to ensure no eligible farmer is left out.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Syed Fahim Bihaqi; Chief Planning Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, LDM and other concerned officials.

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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