SAMBA: District Development Commissioner, Samba, Ayushi Sudan today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) here at the DC Office Complex.

At the outset, Chief Agriculture Officer Dr. Rakesh Khajuria presented a comprehensive update on the ongoing projects under HADP and JKCIP. The DDC held detailed deliberations on the status of major projects and their impact on the farming community.

Reiterating the importance of allied sector development, the DDC stressed scaling up schemes covering Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries, Horticulture, Horticulture Planning & Marketing, and Sericulture. She emphasized extending benefits to more farmers and beneficiaries to maximize the outreach and impact of these programmes across the district. The concerned departments were directed to take proactive steps to bridge gaps, remove deficiencies, and ensure maximum farmer coverage.

Calling for collaborative efforts towards strengthening sustainable agriculture and rural development, the DDC also urged banks to prioritize and expedite the sponsorship of loan cases with proper handholding support to beneficiaries.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Champa Devi, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Assistant Director Fisheries, District Officer HPM, District Sericulture Officer, District Head KVK, Lead District Manager, besides officers and field staff from all Agriculture & Allied 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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