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SRINAGAR: In order to approve the proposed Scale of Finance (SoF) of different KCC Crops and other Agriculture allied sectors for the financial year 2025-26, a meeting of District Level Technical Committee(DLTC) was held today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here.

At the outset, the DC (Chairman DLTC) held a detailed deliberations on all related aspects of each sector with regard to the proposed scale of finance (SoF) as per the cost of cultivation for all the KCC Crops including Horticulture Crops/KCC Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries Sericulture and Floriculture activities in District Srinagar to extend the KCC facility to the farmers.

After having detailed discussion on existing and proposed Scale of Finance (SOF) for various KCC Crops & allied activities, the DC (Chairman DLTC) approved the Scale of Finance for District Srinagar of different KCC crops of Agricultural, Horticulture, Fisheries, Floriculture, Sericulture and other allied activities.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that the fixation of finance for the Agricultural and allied activities shall help the farmers of the District to take maximum advantage of various types of credit in a hassle-free manner. He also said that the fixation of finance shall also create employment opportunities in the District through Agricultural Entrepreneur activities.

Dr Bilal stressed on active involvement of all the stakeholders in arriving at proper scales of finance and the necessity of accurate field data. He urged the Officers to ensure close coordination with line Departments for providing adequate and timely credit flow to the farmers.

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Additional Managing Director JKSCB,  Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Assistant Director Fisheries, District Sericulture Officer, District Floriculture Officer, DDM NABARD, Lead Bank Manager and Representative from KVK / SKUAST and other concerned.

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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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