• Stresses faster implementation through Kisan Khidmat Ghars

BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Monday chaired a review meeting to assess the progress and achievements under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) in the district.

During the meeting, the Chief Agriculture Officer, Javaid Ahmad Samoon, presented the current status of farmer registrations on the Kisan Khidmat Ghar application and shared a detailed overview of ongoing schemes being implemented in the district.

DC directed all sectoral heads to fast-track implementation to achieve set targets under HADP, while also stressing the importance of submitting updated beneficiary lists to the Chief Agriculture Officer for data cleansing and proper record management.

She further emphasized the need for close coordination among departments to enhance farmer outreach and ensure timely execution of schemes aimed at strengthening agriculture and allied sectors.

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Mohammad Maqbool Lone; Chief Horticulture Officer, Farooq Ahmad; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad; District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Dr. Peer Irshad, 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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