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  • Over 6,000 units established under HADP, 589 units completed under JKCIP

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan today reviewed the progress achieved under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP) in the district.

During the meeting, the DC conducted a detailed department-wise review of applications received, approvals, units established and funds released under various components of the programmes.

It was informed that under HADP a total of 42,168 applications have been received across departments including Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Horticulture, Horticulture Planning & Marketing, Sericulture and Sheep Husbandry. 

The review revealed that 6,188 units have been established during the financial year 2025–26, taking the cumulative number of units established in the district to 12,809. 

Department-wise figures indicate that Agriculture department has established 3,507 units during the year while Animal Husbandry department has established 1,610 units. Similarly, 491 units have been established by Horticulture department, 507 by Sheep Husbandry, 23 by Fisheries, 40 by Sericulture and 10 by Horticulture Planning & Marketing.

The meeting also reviewed the status of JKCIP implementation in the district. It was informed that 12,287 registrations have been made for various activities under the scheme, out of which 8,856 cases have been approved by the District Level Committee.

Further, 608 units have been taken up for establishment under JKCIP and 589 units have been completed so far. Speaking on the occasion, the DC directed the concerned departments to expedite the processing of pending applications and ensure timely establishment of approved units so that the benefits of the schemes reach the intended beneficiaries.

He emphasized effective coordination among departments and stressed on maximizing the impact of HADP and JKCIP to strengthen livelihood opportunities and boost the agriculture and allied sectors in the district.

Besides, CPO budgam Javaid Ahmad Najar, CAO Budgam, CHO Budgam, CAHO Budgam, Officials from various agriculture and allied departments were present during the meeting.

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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