ANANTNAG: As part of the celebrations for the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a district-level function was organized by the Cooperative Department, District Anantnag, at Town Hall Achabal.

The event was attended by Deputy Registrar Cooperatives, Anantnag, Muzaffar Ahmad Beigh, District Development Manager (DDM) of NABARD, Rouf Zargar; Assistant Registrars, Chairmen of Cooperative Societies, and a large number of basic members.

Speakers at the event highlighted the importance of the cooperative movement and its crucial role in promoting financial stability and the socio-economic development of its members. In his address, Deputy Registrar urged members to adopt a collective approach rather than working individually to achieve financial growth and sustainability.

DDM NABARD spoke about the ongoing initiatives aimed at registering Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in rural areas to expand the reach of the cooperative movement and bring more people under its fold. As part of the programme, saplings were planted within the premises of the Kuthar Cooperative Marketing Society Ltd., Achabal, under the theme Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam.

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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