KUPWARA: To mark the release of 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, a district-level event was organized at the meeting hall of the DC office, Kupwara. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad presided over the function, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from District Agriculture Officers, field staff, and a large gathering of farmers.

To ensure maximum participation of the farmers in the program through virtual mode, district administration Kupwara had facilitated live streaming of the program at the meeting hall of D C office Kupwara. The attendees were charged with enthusiasm as they watched the Prime Minister’s address. In addition, live streaming sessions were held at the Sub-Divisional and Zonal levels across the district.

These sessions involved active participation from Common Service Centres (CSCs), Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), Agricultural Mandis, PM-Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs), Krishi Kalyan Groups (KKGs), Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) members, and a large number of farmer groups.

These events witnessed an overwhelming response from the community, with a large number of PM-KISAN beneficiaries keenly observing the proceedings. As a direct outcome of today’s initiative, 75247 PM-KISAN beneficiaries in district Kupwara received PM-KISAN benefit in the 20th installment. This support is expected to significantly bolster their agricultural activities and enhance their livelihoods, showcasing the government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of the farming community.

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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