DODA: Director Mission HADP, Sandeep Kumar along with Deputy Commissioner, Harvinder Singh today visited the Chief Agriculture Office Complex to inspect the under-construction Pasteurised Compost Unit and Controlled Condition Mushroom Unit being developed by the Department of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Doda.

During the visit, the officers reviewed the physical and financial progress of the projects and assessed their readiness to support scientific mushroom cultivation and value-added agri-enterprises in the district.

The Mission Director highlighted the importance of quality pasteurised compost and controlled environment infrastructure in enhancing mushroom productivity, ensuring year-round cultivation and improving farmers’ income under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).

The Deputy Commissioner Doda emphasized timely completion, adherence to quality standards and effective convergence with HADP/JKCIP initiatives to maximize benefits for farmers, youth and Krishi Udyamis.

Directions were issued to ensure capacity building, technical handholding and market linkage support for beneficiaries, with a focus on employment generation, import substitution and promotion of climate-resilient agriculture.

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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