SAMBA: District Development Commissioner Samba,  Ayushi Sudan today reviewed the implementation and progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) at a District Level Committee (DLC) meeting held in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex Nandani Hills.

The DDC held detailed deliberations on the status of major projects being implemented under HADP and JKCIP. She reviewed and discussed the list of eligible beneficiaries for final selection and approval under various projects of Agriculture and allied Departments, who had applied online through the HADP and JKCIP portals.

It was informed that a total of 427 beneficiaries have been approved under different projects of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), while 67 beneficiaries have been approved under JKCIP across Agriculture and allied sectors in the district.

The District Development Commissioner emphasized the need for coordinated and collaborative efforts among all stakeholders to promote sustainable agricultural sector growth in the district. She stressed the need to extend benefits to a larger number of eligible beneficiaries to maximize the impact of HADP and JKCIP initiatives. She further directed the concerned officers to ensure speedy implementation of approved cases and provide adequate handholding support to the beneficiaries.

The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue; Chief Agriculture Officer; Chief Horticulture Officer; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer; District Sheep Husbandry Officer; Assistant Director Fisheries; DDM NABARD; District Officer HPM; District Sericulture Officer; Lead District Manager; District Agriculture Officer (Extension); Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer, besides other officers of the concerned 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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