JAMMU: Director Agriculture Jammu, Anil Gupta today convened a review meeting in the Conference Hall, Krishi Bhawan to assess the physical and financial progress of key agricultural initiatives across Jammu Division.

The meeting focused on the implementation status of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) works, NABARD-funded projects and the uploading of information on various portals.

The meeting was attended by SMS-RL, Krishan Kant; Deputy Director Agriculture (Planning), Mohammad Yaqoob Zargar; Accounts Officer, Vriti Uppal, along with officers from the CSS and Planning Sections of the Directorate. The Chief Agriculture Officers (CAOs) of Jammu Division and Farm Managers, Chakroi and Chinore, participated in the meeting through Video Conferencing (VC).

During the meeting, comprehensive presentations were delivered, outlining scheme-wise and component-wise physical and financial achievements, besides performance against approved targets under HADP, CSS, CAPEX and NABARD schemes.

The Director called for swift and prudent utilization of allocated resources to maximize benefits for the farming community, while ensuring transparency, accountability and strict compliance with prescribed guidelines.

Laying special emphasis on the RKVY and Farm Mechanization components, Anil Gupta directed officers to accord priority to these sectors to enhance irrigation, agricultural productivity and mechanization. The Chief Agriculture Officers were asked to closely monitor the progress of HADP projects and ensure that expenditure under all components is completed up to 100 percent within the prescribed timelines.

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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