KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rajesh Kumar Shavan on Wednesday handed over tractors to two farmers under the Farm Mechanization and Automation Scheme of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) for the year 2024-25. Farmers Dev Raj  of Poochal and Fareed Ahmed of Marwah  farmers  were provided a 50% subsidy, with a maximum limit of ₹5 lakh, to facilitate modern farming practices in remote areas.

The DC interacted with the beneficiaries, gathering insights on how the tractors would be utilized to improve agricultural productivity in the region. Earlier about two months back, 2 other  farmers were provided the Tractors under the same scheme.

The Agriculture Department is extending subsidies ranging from 50% to 90% under various HADP initiatives to support farmers across the district. The farmers of the district are being encouraged to take advantage of the scheme for farm mechanization, which will enhance agricultural efficiency, reduce labor efforts, and improve crop production and productivity in an economical and time-effective manner.

The event was attended by Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO)   Amjad Hussain Malik; SMS DL Jamshed Ahmed Dev; Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO) Marwah Manzoor Ahmed Zargar and other staff of the Agriculture department.

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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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