• Focus on strengthening cooperative ecosystem

UDHAMPUR: A meeting of the District Cooperative Development Committee was convened today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa to deliberate on strategies for strengthening the cooperative movement in the district and enhancing its outreach at the grassroots level.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Jugal Kishore; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr. Umesh Shan; ACP Dr. Ashwani Hansa; Deputy Registrar Cooperatives Nishtha Nayyar and officers from various line departments and representatives of banking institutions.

At the outset, the Deputy Registrar Cooperatives listed the initiatives being undertaken to strengthen the cooperative sector in the district. She also highlighted the awareness programmes organized to promote cooperative societies and educate the public about their benefits.

The DC emphasized the need for greater synergy among Cooperative Department and line departments to effectively implement awareness campaigns. He directed the concerned authorities to intensify efforts to sensitize the public, promote local products especially Garlic, Guchi mushroom, Jaggery and strengthen market linkages with special focus on high-value produce such as Guchi.

He further instructed the concerned officers to take concrete steps to revitalize inactive cooperatives and expand business activities in other areas such as petrol pumps, handmade local products and enhance their operational efficiency for the benefit of local communities. He underscored the importance of building a robust cooperative ecosystem and assured full support from the District Administration in achieving the desired objectives.

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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