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  • Inaugurates FPO office at Aaloosa

BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shakeel-ul Rehman today inaugurated the office of Apple Farmer Produce Organisation (FPO) at Aloosa, Bandipora. The FPO has been sanctioned under Central Sector Scheme for the formation of 10,000 FPOs and is implemented and funded by NABARD.

The Apple FPO at Aaloosa has 110 members and is involved in the business of apple production and marketing. The FPO is instrumental in providing better market linkage to apple growers in the region and supply of valuable inputs like fertilisers and pesticides. The DC congratulated the FPO members for this endeavor and said that the cooperative and collaborative approach in the farming sector can lead to milestones.

While interacting with the management of the FPO, the DC stressed upon them to increase the number of shareholders in the FPO so that the maximum number of people can benefit. He further advised the FPO to diversify their business activities in other agriculture crops as well and keep close laison with other allied departments like Agriculture and Animal Husbandry.

The event was attended by Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, DDM NABARD Bandipora, SMS Agriculture and participants from CBBO, IGSSS and local farmers.

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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