BARAMULLA: Sandeep Kumar, Mission Director, Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), today conducted an extensive tour of district baramulla. He was accompanied by Director Agriculture Kashmir, Mohammad Alyas Khateeb; Director Animal Husbandry Kashmir, Dr. Parwinder Singh Sudan; Director Sheep Husbandry Kashmir, Dr. Rafiq Ahmad Shah; Joint Director( ext), Project Coordinator Mushroom and officers and officials of agriculture and allied departments.

During the visit Mission Director HADP inspected the Oil Extraction mill (with filter press) at Matipora, Integrated Mushroom Unit at Johama, Vegetable farmers field at Palhallan Pattan, DCTC public sector at Baramulla  and other infrastructures created under HADP.

While interacting with the officers and the beneficiaries, Mission Director highlighted that the HADP is a comprehensive programme focusing on various aspects of Agriculture Development including horticulture, Crop Production and Livestock Husbandry. He said that HADP is a comprehensive initiative aimed at transforming the Agricultural landscape of Jammu and Kashmir including Kashmir division.

He expressed keen interest in the functioning of different units and commended the department and the beneficiaries for their commendable efforts and emphasized the potential impact in such initiatives in boosting rural livelihood and strengthening the socio-economic status of the farming community. During the visit Director Agriculture Kashmir briefed the Mission Director regarding various farmer friendly initiatives under HADP and other farmer friendly schemes being taken up by the department for revival of the agriculture sector.

Mission Director also underscored the significance of integrated poultry farming during a visit to the newly established Composite Broiler Farm-cum-Hatchery and Feed Mill in Binner, Baramulla. He highlighted the transformative potential of such initiatives in enhancing rural livelihoods and bolstering the poultry sector across the valley.

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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