RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma on Thursday chaired a meeting in the DC Office Complex to review the cooperative sector achievements  and the implementation of the plan for strengthening the world's largest grain storage plan.

Emphasizing the need for better implementation of cooperative schemes, the Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of increasing the number of food processing units across the district. He directed departments to work in close coordination, particularly Agriculture, Fisheries, and Sheep Husbandry, to ensure holistic development.

Highlighting the potential for crop-specific processing in different areas, the Deputy Commissioner noted the scope for maize processing in Nowshera, where the functioning of the cooperative society was reviewed.

The Deputy Registrar Cooperative briefed the chair that land has been transferred at Thandapani for grain storage, and similar arrangements in Kalakote and Budhal would be expedited. Reviewing the functioning of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), DC Sharma emphasized their engagement in tourism activities. He directed that SHGs should be involved as tourist guides and tasked with providing trekking materials and tentage on rent to boost local tourism.

The meeting was attended by senior officials, including CPO, Maqsood Ahmed, ACR, Mohd Jahangir Khan, Deputy Registrar Cooperative Adnan Mir, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, AD Fisheries, and other district and sectoral officers, who were instructed to ensure the seamless execution of plans and schemes under their respective domains.

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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.

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