• Emphasises targeted registration, output tracking and timely completion of Daksh Kissan

KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of agriculture and allied sector initiatives under the Holistic Agriculture Development Project (HADP).

The Deputy Commissioner conducted a comprehensive review of the interventions aimed at enhancing productivity, strengthening value chains and improving farmers’ income under the flagship programmes. He stressed the need for targeted registration of farmers and directed officers to ensure time-bound coverage of all eligible beneficiaries.

Emphasis was laid on output tracking through digital monitoring mechanisms to ensure transparency and real-time assessment of outcomes. The stakeholder departments were instructed to expedite completion of Daksh Kissan training and certification, highlighting its importance in capacity building and skill enhancement of farmers.

The DC also directed officers to achieve the physical and financial targets within stipulated timelines, besides clearing pendency and ensuring timely disbursement of benefits. He underscored the importance of intensified field outreach and coordinated efforts among departments for effective implementation on ground.

The meeting was attended by CPO Ranjeet Thakur; Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer; Chief Sheep Husbandry Officer; AD Fisheries; Dy Registrar Cooperatives; Lead Bank Manager and other concerned officers of Agriculture and allied sectors.

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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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