BARAMULLA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a District Level Committee meeting, and approved 1,280 cases under various beneficiary-oriented schemes in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries, Sericulture, and Horticulture (Planning & Marketing).

With this latest approval, the total number of sanctioned cases in the district has reached 30,205. Reviewing the progress, the DC noted that 95% financial progress has been achieved, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to ensuring timely disbursement of benefits. DDC also reviewed the implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), and directed the concerned departments to accelerate efforts to maximize outreach and impact.

During the meeting concerned officers provided updates on sectoral progress and discussed strategies for effective implementation of government schemes aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and the local economy. Meeting was attended by Dean SKUAST- Wadoora, Joint Director Planning Baramulla and Assistant Commissioner Development besides various other concerned 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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