KISHTWAR: The 5th meeting of the District Level Cooperative Development Committee (DLCDC) was held today to review the working and progress of the Cooperative sector in Kishtwar District.  District Development Commissioner (DC) and the Chairman of the Committee, Pankaj Kumar Sharma chaired the meeting.

The meeting was convened by the Deputy Registrar, Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal and attended by ADDC, Vinod Kumar Behnal; ACP, Neeraj Sharma; AD Handicrafts, Pardeep Shan; CAO, Kushal Chandel; AR Cooperative, Amit Sharma; AR Cooperative, Sanjay Singh; BM JCCB, Sameer Nabi; TSO; Inspector Fisheries and other concerned.

Detailed discussions were held on the computerization of PACS under the 2nd phase, implementation of the World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan, approval of projects under the Cooperative Infrastructure Development Fund (CIDF) Scheme and establishment of PACS as Pradhan Mantri Kisaan Samridhi Kendras/Kisaan Khidmat Ghars.

The District Development Commissioner directed the officers and committee members to expedite the implementation of the initiatives at the grassroots level, including the operationalization of PM Kisaan Samridhi Kendras/Kisaan Khidmat Ghars, identification of feasible and suitable land parcels for the Grain Storage Plan and timely  computerization of PACS (2nd phase).

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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