In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

BARAMULLA:  Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa today chaired a review meeting at the DC Office Meeting Hall to assess the status of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) cases in the district.  The meeting focused on evaluating progress, identifying gaps, and finalising strategies for achieving 100 percent saturation under the scheme.

During the meeting, the chair was apprised of comprehensive details regarding the total number of KCC accounts in the district, including active accounts as well as zero-balance,  inactive accounts and targeted interventions towards success of the scheme. 

The meeting held an in-depth discussion on strategies to ensure complete coverage of eligible beneficiaries under the KCC scheme. Emphasis was laid on strengthening outreach mechanisms, improving coordination among stakeholders, and addressing issues leading to inactive and zero-balance accounts.

During the meeting, the DC directed the concerned officers to organise a mega awareness drive across all 402 Panchayats of District Baramulla to reach out to eligible farmers, zero balance and  left-out beneficiaries to ensure their enrollment under the KCC scheme.

The DC further instructed the departments to maintain a consolidated and updated branch wise database related to KCC applications received, processed, approved, and pending which will serve as a key monitoring tool to track progress.

Meanwhile, Minga Sherpa directed the concerned authorities to personally reach out to zero-balance and inactive KCC account holders and take necessary steps to activate their accounts with an objective to enable these beneficiaries to fully avail the benefits of the KCC scheme. The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, Nisar Ahmad; Lead District Manager, Manzoor Ahmad and other district and bank officers.

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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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