• Directs officers to ensure maximum enrolment of eligible farmers under PMFBY

KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today reviewed the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) at a meeting held at the Mini Secretariat, Kulgam.

It was informed that the Department of Agriculture, Kulgam, has registered 6,590 non-loanee and 733 loanee oilseed growers under PMFBY for Rabi 2025–26 and the  area insured under PMFBY in the district is approximately 1,018.27 hectares.

During the review, the Deputy Commissioner directed officers to ensure maximum enrolment of eligible farmers under PMFBY. The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner Kulgam,Viqar Ahmed Gir; Joint Director Planning, Malik Suhail;

Chief Agriculture Officer Kulgam, Lead District Manager Kulgam, Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officers of Kulgam and Qaimoh, and the District Manager Agriculture Insurance Company and other 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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