POONCH: District Development Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal today reviewed the physical and financial progress under Agriculture production and farmers welfare schemes (UT and Centrally Sponsored Schemes) in the district here at a meeting held in the Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex.

At the outset, the DDC took a detailed review of establishment, working of Kisan Khadmit Ghars (KKGs), enrollment of farmers for DAKSH Kisan services, benefits extended under Holistic Agriculture Development Plan (HADP), coverage under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, Kisan Credit Card (KCC), JK Comprehensive Agriculture and Allied Implementation Project (JKCIP) and establishment of FPOs under Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME), among others.

The Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) provided a detailed report on the achievement and advancements of these schemes including enhancing farmers’ income with diversification and new initiatives. The DDC highlighted that young educated farmers must be motivated and guided to come forward and adopt agriculture and allied activities as income generating ventures. He also discussed the preparedness for the opening of Kisan Khidimat Ghars (KKGs) in the district. He said that KKG is a one stop facility for farmers to connect with everything related to agriculture and allied sectors. “This initiative will provide employment opportunities to youth and easy online access to government schemes” he added.

Highlighting the importance of increasing farmers’ participation, the DDC directed all officers to adopt a proactive approach, surpassing predefined targets to enroll as many farmers as possible. On the occasion, the DDC said that the government is committed to uplift the Agriculture and farmers welfare sector which generates livelihood opportunities for unemployed educated youth in Poonch district.

The meeting was attended by Chief Agriculture Officer Poonch, District agriculture officer (Extension) Area development Officer (Veg) Poonch, Assistant soil Conservation Officer, Assistant Soil Chemist, All Sub Divisional Agriculture Officer, All Agriculture Extension Officers and other concerned.

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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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