PULWAMA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of implementation of various agricultural and allied sector schemes. The meeting, held at the District Administrative Complex, focused on schemes including the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), status of Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs), PM Fasal Bima Yojana, Kisan Credit Cards (KCC), Soil Health Cards, and other related initiatives.

During the review, Chief Agriculture Officer presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation highlighting sector-wise progress and component-wise achievements under HADP and associated schemes. Dr. Qayoom also reviewed the sector-wise status and progress of applications received on the Kisan Sathi Portal in district Pulwama, emphasising the need for timely updating and disposal.

He further emphasised the importance of integrated efforts, timely service delivery, and effective beneficiary outreach to maximise the impact of these schemes. He directed all officers to ensure timely updating of application portals, saturation of eligible farmers under KCC, and improved awareness among rural stakeholders about available support mechanisms.

DDC also highlighted the need to strengthen field-level convergence across agriculture and allied departments to facilitate sustainable, inclusive, and technology-driven growth in the rural economy. Among others, the meeting was attended by Chief Agriculture Officer, Pulwama; Chief Horticulture Officer, Pulwama; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Pulwama; District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Pulwama; Assistant Director Fisheries Pulwama, and Sub-Divisional Agriculture 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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