DODA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda, Harvinder Singh today chaired a meeting to finalize the Scale of Finance for the agricultural year 2026-27, covering Kharif and Rabi seasons. The meeting was convened to assess crop-wise input costs, prevailing market rates and other allied expenses to ensure realistic and farmer-friendly financial norms.

 Detailed discussions were held on the cost of cultivation for major crops, horticulture produce and allied agricultural activities, with the aim of facilitating timely and adequate credit support to farmers.

“The final Scale of Finance shall accurately reflect ground realities and support farmers in accessing institutional credit without difficulty,” the Deputy Commissioner emphasized. He directed the concerned departments to submit final recommendations promptly for further approval and implementation in the upcoming agricultural seasons.

The Meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Roshan Lal; District Animal Husbandry Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Tehsildar, EO Municipality, Officers from NABARD, Horticulture, Cooperative Department and Bank representatives, besides other concerned officers and officials.

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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