• Orders action against officials for wrong entries; reviews disaster preparedness

RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of the DC Office to review and finalize the Phase-II data of the 11th Agricultural Census. The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the district’s disaster preparedness measures and damage reports received from various tehsils.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of accurate and error-free Girdawari entries, he instructed the Agriculture Department to cross-check all reports submitted by revenue officials to ensure accuracy and credibility of the data.

To further strengthen monitoring, the Deputy Commissioner ordered joint inspections by officials from the Agriculture and Revenue Departments. The Tehsildars were asked to submit detailed reports for their respective tehsils without delay.

Furthermore, the DC took strict action against negligence, directing disciplinary proceedings against officials responsible for wrong entries during Phase-I of the Agricultural Census. Necessary remarks are to be entered in their service books.

Emphasizing transparency and accountability, the Deputy Commissioner stated that accurate agricultural data collection is vital for effective planning, policy formulation, and implementation of welfare schemes for farmers.

The meeting was attended by ACR Rajouri, Mohd Jahangir Khan, District Statistics and Evaluation Officer (DSEO) Sandeep Sharma, Chief Agriculture Officer, and all Tehsildars of the district.

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.

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