• Approves 2386 applications under HADP & 232 under JKCIP

PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today chaired the 24th District Level Committee (DLC) meeting at the District Administrative Complex Pulwama to review and approve applications under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP).

During the meeting, a total of 2,386 applications under HADP were approved across multiple sectors, including 1620 in Agriculture, 456 in Horticulture, 233 in Sheep Husbandry, 65 in Sericulture, 05 in Animal Husbandry, 04 in Horticulture (P&M), and 03 in Fisheries. In addition, 232 applications under JKCIP were also approved including 210 cases in Agriculture department and 22 cases in Sheep Husbandry department.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Qayoom said that HADP is a transformative initiative aimed at uplifting the farming community by introducing modern techniques, providing infrastructure support and strengthening value-chain linkages. He added that the aim of both HADP and JKCIP is to ensure that farmers and agri-entrepreneurs are equipped with the tools, resources and necessary training to enhance productivity and income.

Furthermore, DC directed all implementing departments to ensure transparent and time-bound execution of the approved projects and called for regular follow-up and coordination with beneficiaries so that the initiatives yield tangible results in terms of productivity, employment generation and quality produce.

Among others, the meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, General Manager DIC Pulwama, Chief Agriculture Officer Pulwama, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Pulwama, Assistant Director Fisheries Pulwama, District Sheep Husbandry Officer Pulwama and Lead District Manager Pulwama.

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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