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SAMBA: District Development Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of Kisan Khidmat Ghars under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme in the district. The meeting was convened in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex, Samba.

At the outset, Chief Agriculture Officer Samba Dr Rakesh Khajuria welcomed the DDC and all participants and presented a detailed status report on the establishment and operationalisation of KKGs across the district.

Reviewing the progress, the DDC evaluated the functioning of the existing KKGs and urged the Agriculture Department to extend robust handholding support to Krishi Udyamis with the objective of optimising revenue generation. She stressed the importance of inter-departmental convergence and stakeholder synergy to promote sustainable agricultural practices in the district.

She also directed that focused efforts be made to enhance registration of farmers and farms on the KKG portal, thereby ensuring comprehensive coverage and better delivery of services under HADP in Samba district.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Champa Devi, Chief Planning Officer Kasturi Lal, District Agriculture Officer (Ext.), Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer, Subject Matter Specialists and all Agriculture Extension Officers of the district.

The proceedings concluded with a call for time-bound action plans to strengthen the outreach and efficacy of KKGs as a cornerstone for agricultural transformation in Samba 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.

— Team JK Monitor

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