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KISHTWAR: In a major push to strengthen the agricultural economy and empower local farmer collectives, District Administration Kishtwar is mulling to explore funding of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR-1) framework.

Deputy Commissioner (DC), Pankaj Kumar Sharma today convened a meeting with active Farmer Producer Organizations of the district and concerned HODs of the line departments. The session focused on unlocking new funding avenues for FPOs through the Corporate Social Responsibility framework.

Addressing the stakeholders, the DC emphasized the necessity of bridging the funding gap in the farm sector by tapping corporate partnerships and central agricultural schemes.

To streamline this process, the DC advised the FPOs to register on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal and generate their CSR-1 certificates. â€œThis critical compliance step will legally authorize the FPOs to receive and execute CSR funds from corporate entities and PSUs operating in the region,” he informed.

Further, the Deputy Commissioner instructed the FPOs to prepare and submit Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) to secure financial support. During the session, the allied department heads, including Chief Agriculture Officer Kushal Chandel, assured the FPOs of full technical and administrative handholding.

“The departments will assist the farmer collectives in fulfilling these regulatory compliances and drafting viable project proposals that align with the district’s developmental goals,” he assured. The meeting was attended by ADC, Pawan Kotwal; CHO, Sajid Mustafa; DSHO; LDM; DDM NABARD; besides other officers from concerned departments.

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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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