RAJOURI: District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the progress of the establishment of Kissan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in the district.

During the meeting, the DDC laid special emphasis on expediting the selection of Krishi Udyamis for the KKGs, stating that operationalizing these centers on a war footing is crucial. “Making the KKGs functional at the earliest will not only provide much-needed support to the farming community but will also create meaningful employment opportunities for highly educated and unemployed youth of the district,” he said.

In a significant step towards promoting sustainable agricultural practices, the DDC also directed the officers to initiate Natural Farming as a pilot project in Badhal village of Sub Division Koteranka. The initiative aims to reduce the adverse phyto-toxic effects caused by excessive use of chemical inputs in farming.

To ensure the operational readiness of the KKGs, the DDC further instructed the concerned departments to expedite the procurement of essential furniture and IT equipment for the centers scheduled to be established during the current financial year.

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Rajouri, Chief Agriculture Officer Rajouri, and Accounts Officer from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner Rajouri. The DDC directed all attending officers to work in close coordination and ensure timely implementation of all deliverables under HADP.

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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