In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

SAMBA: District Development Commissioner Samba Rajesh Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the implementation and progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in the district. The meeting was held in the conference hall of the DC Office Complex, Samba. At the outset, Chief Agriculture Officer  S. Madan Gopal Singh  provided a comprehensive update on the advancements made under HADP.

Key initiatives included the promotion of vegetables and exotic vegetables through Open and Hi-Tech Protected Cultivation, Beekeeping, and the development of rainfed areas. Additionally, efforts to promote the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants, as well as millet, mushroom, commercial floriculture, and oilseed production, were emphasized to diversify the income streams of the farmers.

The DDC reviewed the list of eligible beneficiaries for final selection and approval under the various programmes of Agriculture and Allied Departments who had applied through the HADP portal. A total of 815 beneficiaries were selected for benefits under different schemes of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme.

The District Development Commissioner stressed the importance of scaling up allied sector schemes, including Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries, Horticulture, Horticulture Planning & Marketing, and Sericulture. He urged the departments to extend the benefits to more farmers to maximize the impact of the HADP across the district.

Rajesh Sharma also called for collaborative efforts among all stakeholders to foster sustainable agriculture and rural development in the district. He emphasized the importance of involving banks in prioritizing the sponsorship of loan cases, ensuring proper support to beneficiaries.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Samba, Assistant Commissioner Development Samba, Chief Agriculture Officer Samba, Divisional Forest Officer (T) Samba, Chief Horticulture Officer Samba, District Sheep Husbandry Officer Samba, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Samba, Assistant Director Fisheries Samba, District Officer HPM, Deputy Registrar Co-Societies Samba, District Development Manager NABARD Samba, District Head KVK Samba and other members of the committee.

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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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