KISHTWAR: The District Level Cooperative Development Committee (DLCDC) meeting was today convened by Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies (Agri) Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal. District Development Commissioner (DDC) Pankaj Kumar Sharma chaired the meeting.

The meeting held threadbare discussions on various important points, including the registration of the District Cooperative Federation, implementation of the World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector, review of the progress achieved under the Margdarshika Programme and approval of units under the Food Processing Scheme for Cooperative Societies/Cooperatives.

Speaking on the occasion, the DDC emphasized the need to strengthen the cooperative movement at the grassroots level, adding that cooperatives play a vital role in ensuring the socio-economic empowerment of people. The DDC directed the officers to reach out to farmers to encourage them to form Cooperatives and market Kala Zeera, Chilgoza, organic garlic and other niche local products that hold immense potential to create strong market opportunities not only in the district but also across the country.

The DDC also directed the officers to reach out to farmers engaged in apiculture in the district and promote formation of beekeeping cooperatives to boost honey production and create new livelihood opportunities. He urged all concerned departments and stakeholders to work in close coordination for the effective implementation of government initiatives in the cooperative sector.

The Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies briefed the committee about the progress of ongoing schemes and assured all possible support to the registered cooperatives for maximizing benefits under various programmes. The meeting concluded with a resolve to further promote cooperative institutions in the district and encourage wider participation of people in the cooperative sector.

The meeting was attended by ADC Pawan Kotwal; ACR Idrees Lone; CHO Sajid Mustafa; AD Handicrafts Pardeep Shan; AD Fisheries; Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Amit Sharma; Assistant Registrar Marwah Sanjay Singh; Assistant Registrar Chatroo Qazi Akhtar Hussain; I/C Assistant Registrar Padder Lovemeet Kotwal (Senior Supervisor); JCCB Manager Kishtwar, besides other concerned 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.

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