• Calls for Finalisation of District Agriculture Development Plan under PMDDKY

BARAMULLA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting at the Main Meeting Hall DC Office to review the Baseline Survey and finalise the Comprehensive District Agriculture Development Plan (DADP) under the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY).

The meeting was attended by officers from agriculture and allied sectors, along with representatives from banking and development agencies, to ensure a coordinated and data-driven approach for strengthening the district’s agricultural landscape.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC said, “The District Agriculture Development Plan must reflect the real needs of our farmers and the potential of each sector. Accurate data, timely inputs, and inter-departmental coordination are crucial for preparing a practical and result-oriented plan. Our focus should be on improving productivity, creating market linkages, and ensuring that farmers benefit from every component of PMDDKY.”

Discussions during the meeting revolved around streamlining baseline data, identifying priority interventions, and aligning departmental submissions with the overall objectives of the scheme. The DC directed all departments to submit their final inputs promptly for the timely completion of the DADP.

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.

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