GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the implementation of various schemes pertaining to agriculture and allied sectors in the district.

The meeting focused on assessing the progress under key schemes including the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), KCC, and farmer registration on digital platforms like Kisan Sathi and Daksh Kisan. The functioning and operational status of Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) was also extensively reviewed.

Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) Ganderbal briefed the chair about the status of KKGs, particularly their registration on the CSC portal and the creation of login credentials to enhance service delivery. While reviewing the overall implementation status, DC fixed department-wise targets for schemes that showed low progress and directed the concerned officers to achieve the set targets within the next three days. He stressed timely execution and real-time progress tracking.

Emphasizing the importance of digital integration, DC also instructed all departments to ensure regular updates on Kisan Sathi, Daksh Kisan, and other relevant portals, to improve district ranking metrics and enable efficient monitoring.

Regarding the distribution of KCC Smart Cards, DC directed the Lead District Manager (LDM) to ensure immediate distribution of the received smart cards to the intended beneficiaries.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Syed Fahim Bihaqi; Chief Agriculture Officer; District Sheep Husbandry Officer; Assistant Director Fisheries; District Sericulture 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.

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