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KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a meeting at the DC Office Complex to review the implementation status of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme for the financial year 2025-26 in the district.

It was informed that under HADP, 19 projects have been earmarked for Agriculture and allied sectors in Kathua, covering Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries, Sericulture and related areas. The projects aim to boost productivity, promote diversification and enhance farmers' income through a coordinated and technology-driven approach.

The DC took department-wise reviews and sought detailed updates on the physical and financial progress achieved so far. He directed the concerned officers to maintain close inter-departmental coordination for the successful rollout of all 19 projects, while also ensuring timely resolution of bottlenecks.

He stressed the need to focus on key performance indicators and called for expediting farmer registrations to meet the set targets, thereby improving Kathua's contribution to the overall performance of the Union Territory.

The Deputy Commissioner reiterated the government's commitment to sustainable agricultural growth, value addition and welfare of farming communities through effective execution of HADP interventions.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Kathua, Chief Agriculture Officer, GM DIC, ACR, ACD, CPO, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, District Sericulture Officer, Assistant Director Fisheries, besides other sectoral officers and stakeholders.

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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