• DC stresses officers to facilitate beneficiaries, expedite field-level activities to achieve objectives of agriculture & allied sectors schemes effectively

GANDERBAL: A meeting of District level Implementation Committee (DLIC) was convened today here under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore to take thorough review of submitted applications and subsequently approve the cases under Jammu & Kashmir Comprehensive Investment Plan (JKCIP) and Integrated Dairy Development Scheme (IDDS).

The department heads submitted various cases for consideration, which were scrutinized as per the scheme guidelines. After deliberation, the committee approved 458 cases viz. 441 under JKCIP and 17 under IDDS for financial assistance and technical support. On the occasion, the DC stressed upon the officers to facilitate beneficiaries and expedite field-level activities so that the objectives of agriculture and allied sectors schemes are effectively achieved.

Earlier, the DC reviewed the set targets, achievements so far, and identified implementation gaps. He directed the concerned departments to take proactive measures to bridge any deficiencies and ensure maximum acceptance of application and farmer coverage under these schemes. He directed all sectoral heads to expedite and achieve targets of farm and farmer registrations under KKG.

He also directed the Lead District Manager to dispose-off pending cases under Kisan Credit Card. The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Development, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, AGM NABARD, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, District Sericulture Officer, Assistant Director Fisheries, Area Marketing Officer Horticulture (P&M), District Nodal Officer JKCIP and Cluster Head J&K Bank, besides others concerned.

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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