DODA: Mission Director Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Jammu & Kashmir Comprehensive Infrastructure Programme (JKCIP), Sandeep Kumar chaired a review meeting today to assess the progress of these schemes in Doda district.

The meeting was attended by the DDC Chairman Dhananter Singh Kotwal, District Development Commissioner Doda Harvinder Singh, district officers from agriculture, horticulture, floriculture, sheep, cooperative, animal husbandry, as well as Directors of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Horticulture Jammu and Dr. Pawan Sharma, Nodal Officer, SKUAST Jammu, who joined virtually.

During the meeting, the Mission Director Sandeep Kumar was briefed on ongoing works, financial achievements and the grassroots impact of HADP and JKCIP. Stressing the need for coordinated efforts, Mission Director directed all stakeholders to intensify their work, ensuring transparent and timely implementation so that benefits reach farmers and rural communities across Doda District.

Highlighting the need for proactive engagement with farmers, he called for increased outreach to enhance awareness and maximize the schemes’ impact. DC Doda assured full cooperation and reiterated the district administration’s commitment to achieving all targets. The DDC Chairman Doda Dhananter Singh advocated for the adoption of new agricultural innovations and underlined the importance of improving soil health to boost crop quality.

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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