KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma today convened a meeting with officers of stakeholder departments to review the implementation of development projects across Agriculture and allied sectors under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme, Kisan Khushal Guarantee and J&K Community Irrigation Project.

The Deputy Commissioner took a detailed assessment of the initiatives being implemented under these programmes. Progress achieved under Kisan Sathi, DAKSH Kisan, HADP Credit, development of seed and seed multiplication chains, promotion of niche crops, vegetables and exotic vegetables, apiculture, mushroom production, integrated farming systems, commercial floriculture, rainfed area development and soil and land resources information systems was thoroughly reviewed.

The Deputy Commissioner also assessed the status of interventions aimed at achieving self-sustenance in mutton production and technological upgradation in fish and trout production.

While reviewing the department-wise progress, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to put in extra efforts and ensure timely completion of all ongoing projects. He emphasised the need for coordinated action by the stakeholder departments to achieve better outcomes for benefiting the farming community. CPO Kathua, Ranjit Thakur and officers from Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal husbandry, Sheep husbandry, Fisheries and other line departments attended the meeting.

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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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