POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal reviewed the progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) for the financial year 2024-25. The session included comprehensive updates from various departments involved in agriculture and its allied sectors, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries. During the meeting, the concerned officer presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation, highlighting program registrations, approvals and ongoing projects.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for timely completion of expenditures, directing that all financial obligations be met by February 10. The Deputy Commissioner asked the Chief Horticulture Officer to enhance the data quality on the DAKSH portal and urged the acceptance of more applications under the Kisan Samridhi Abhiyan. He also proposed for organizing a mega awareness camp to promote KSA initiatives.

Further, the Deputy Commissioner instructed the CAO to finalize targets under HADP within ten days and urged the concerned Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) to personally visit and boost application numbers for Kissan Khidmat Ghars. In addition, the Deputy Commissioner set a target for Animal Husbandry officers to achieve objectives under the Bharat Pashudhan initiative within three days while maintaining a top rank at level 01 under HADP. He also directed the Sheep Husbandry Officer to improve the rank at the Union Territory level.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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