In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur Saloni Rai today chaired a review meeting of officers of line departments to assess the progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme in the district.

At the outset, Chief Agriculture Officer presented a comprehensive overview of performance of department, highlighting key aspects such as Daksh Kisan implementation, establishment and tracking of units, financial utilisation, KKG registrations, credit flow under HADP including applications and sanctions and the status of JKCIP applications in terms of coverage and approvals.

The DC took detailed review of  the status of applications received, approved by the District Level Committee, under process, rejected and those ready for DLC consideration across Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture, Animal Husbandry HADP and IDDS, Fisheries, Sheep Husbandry and other sectors .

The status of Daksh Kisan was reviewed sector-wise including data on farmers registered, enrolled in courses and those who completed training. Information regarding farms and farmers registered on the KKG App was also reviewed.

The DC emphasized the need for timely completion of e-KYC, accuracy in data reporting, close monitoring of expenditure and improvement in the establishment of units across all allied sectors to ensure the effective implementation of HADP and the achievement of its intended outcomes.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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