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POONCH: The Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal today reviewed the progress of various programs including the Holistic Agricultural Development Programme (HADP), Daksh Kissan, CSS Expenditure, and Kisan Credit Card (KCC) initiatives concerning animal and sheep husbandry departments.

The meeting commenced with an insightful briefing by Animal Husbandry & Sheep Husbandry department  provided updates on the status of veterinary institutions, applications under HADP, and developments in poultry, dairy farming and sheep farming. The discussion also covered the status of KCC applications, center-sponsored schemes, Daksh Portal, Automatic Milk Collection units, breed based farms, commercial farms and overall achievements—both physical and financial under the HADP and other associated schemes.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for concerned officers to expedite the enrollment of farmers to meet the targets set under Daksh Kisan and HADP. He highlighted the importance of translating farmer course videos into local languages, such as Pahari and Gojri, enabling broader access to the benefits of these schemes.

Further, DC directed the officers to maximize eligible beneficiary enrollment for KCC and to enhance overall expenditure. He underscored the potential of the HADP scheme to expand and boost employment in the region. The meeting was attended by key stakeholders including the CAHO, Dr. Younis, DSHO Dr. Basharat Ahmed Ganai, bank representatives and all Veterinary Assistant Surgeons from the Sheep and Animal Husbandry departments.

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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