KISHTWAR: A comprehensive review meeting of the Animal Husbandry Department (AHD) was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma to assess the implementation and progress of various departmental schemes and initiatives.

At the outset, CAHO Kishtwar delivered a detailed Power Point presentation highlighting key departmental parameters, including bovine and poultry populations, milk and meat production, vaccination coverage, artificial insemination and deworming activities at the district level and the achievements under various ongoing schemes.

 Emphasizing the need to further develop the poultry sector in Kishtwar, the DC directed the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Kishtwar to submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for establishing a Poultry Hatchery in the district.

To bolster the functioning of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) engaged in milk processing, the DC instructed the department to explore financial and technical support options under schemes like the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) and PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME).

In light of recent disease outbreaks reported in the district, the CAHO was also directed to compile and submit an immediate requirement list for essential medicines and support materials to ensure timely assistance to affected farmers.

Stressing the importance of data management and timely reporting, the DC instructed the department to meet the targets under various components of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and ensure data uploading on digital platforms such as KSOT and Daksh Kisan.

VASs from Marwah and Warwan were specifically directed to coordinate with their respective Tehsildars for uploading of registration and course completion data on the aforementioned portals. The meeting was attended by CPO Kishtwar Akhil Thakur, CAHO Kishtwar Dr. Irfan Wani, CAO Kishtwar Kushal Chandel, VASs besides other concerned staff.

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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