KUPWARA: To review the progress of the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) and Artificial Insemination Programme under Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM), the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today convened a meeting of concerned officers, here.

In order to control Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the district by 2025 and eradicate it by 2030, Round-V-FMD Vaccination programme has been kick-started in the district. Under the initiative, 100% eligible bovine population in the district shall be vaccinated ‘Free of Cost’ by the Animal Husbandry Department.

Further a comprehensive review was also undertaken regarding RGM, under which the chair was apprised that the district has achieved 82594 (91.77% achievement) Artificial Inseminations (AIs) against the target of 90000 AIs under Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP-IV). Under Accelerated Breed Improvement Programme (ABIP) wherein sex sorted semen is being used, 94.97% achievements have been recorded in the district.

On the occasion, the DC enjoined upon the officers for time-bound completion of assigned targets in both the prestigious initiatives of Government of India. She directed the concerned officers to formulate a comprehensive detailed action plan, with setting of block-wise targets for carrying out artificial inseminations and reaching-out to the uncovered/ hilly areas and difficult terrain of the district within a week's time. The aim is to improve the grassroot-level coverage/ implementation of these schemes in the district. The meeting was attended by Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Kupwara and Officers from line departments.

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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