• Emphasis on speedy disposal of applications and daily progress monitoring

SHOPIAN: A review meeting regarding the district-wise status of applications and unit establishments under JKCIP and HADP was today convened at the Mini Secretariat, Shopian, under the chairmanship of the Additional District Development Commissioner Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone. During the meeting, a comprehensive review of the progress achieved under various components of the scheme was undertaken.

The chair was informed that a total of 3576 applications have been received in the district under JKCIP out of which 1347 applications have been approved. It was further revealed that 228 units have been established till date. Threadbare discussions were held on scheme performance across different sectors including agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, sericulture, and allied activities.

The ADDC emphasized the need to accelerate the pace of implementation to ensure timely benefits to the farming community. He directed all concerned departments to expedite disposal of pending applications, ensure maximum beneficiary coverage, and submit daily progress reports for close monitoring The meeting was attended by ACD, SDM Zainapora, DSEO, CAO, CHO, AD Fisheries, Deputy Registrar Cooperatives, AD Sericulture, LDM J&K Bank, and other concerned officers.

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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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