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SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC)  Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in the district. During the meeting, it was informed that 556 individual cases were cleared under the scheme and that all targets shall be achieved by March, 2025.

The Deputy Commissioner directed all agri allied departments to expedite farmer enrollments on Daksh Kisan, Kisan Sathi and Kisan Khidmat Ghars and ensure the timely completion of courses for all farmers availing incentives under the HADP scheme.

Emphasizing the need for leveraging technology, the DC instructed district officers to mobilize field staff and Krishi Udyamis for the installation of the Kisan Khidmat Ghar (KKG) app on farmer's mobile devices. This initiative aims to enable farmers to access benefits and adopt innovative agricultural practices effectively.

The Deputy Commissioner further urged all officers and field staff to intensify efforts to reach out to farmers, ensuring maximum participation in HADP initiatives and utilizing available resources to their full potential. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized collaboration and commitment to transforming the agricultural landscape of the district. Among others, CAO, Farooq Ahmed, CHO, Mohammad Ramzan War, CAHO, Ghulam Mohiuddin, LDM, Farooq Ahmad and other concerned were present.

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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