REASI: District Development Commissioner Reasi, Nidhi Malik chaired a detailed review meeting to assess the functioning of Kissan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) in the district to enhance service delivery and ensure that farmers receive comprehensive support through these centers.

During the meeting, DDC Nidhi Malik directed officials to provide a detailed list of all services offered by KKGs to ensure transparency and better awareness among farmers. She emphasized the importance of clearly displaying available schemes, inputs, and technical advisories at each center.

DDC Reasi directed the officials to ensure that Krishi Udyamis are provided with seed and fertilizer licenses, enabling them to sell agricultural inputs and enhance their livelihoods. She further emphasized the need to explore the potential of integrating these Krishi Udyamis into the delivery of other farmer-centric services and schemes. By involving them more actively, the administration aims to strengthen outreach efforts, improve awareness at the grassroots level, and increase the number of applications for various government initiatives—thereby ensuring that more farmers benefit from the available schemes and resources.

She instructed the concerned departments to organize a training program for all 75 Krishi Udyami to enhance their skills and ensure better implementation of the schemes at the grassroots level.

She also called for increased coordination among agriculture and allied departments to make the KKGs fully functional as single-window service centers for the farming community. Officials were urged to conduct regular outreach and ensure that all government schemes reach beneficiaries efficiently.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Sukhdev Singh Samyal, CPO Narinder Kumar, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer and other concerned officers were present.

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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here