• Emphasizes effective implementation, outreach

SAMBA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Samba Ayushi Sudan today reviewed the implementation and progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project in Jammu & Kashmir (JKCIP) at a District Level Committee (DLC) meeting held in the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.

The DDC held detailed deliberations on the status of major projects under HADP and JKCIP. The chair reviewed and discussed the list of feasible beneficiaries for final selection and approval under various Agriculture and Allied Departments, who had applied online through the HADP and JKCIP portals. A total of 342 proposals were approved under different projects of HADP, while 47 were approved under JKCIP across Agriculture and Allied sectors.

The DDC reiterated the importance of scaling up the coverage of allied sector schemes, particularly in Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry and Horticulture. She emphasized the need for timely establishment and effective tracking of units under the Kissan Sathi Online Tracking (KSOT) system to ensure proper on-ground execution.

She called upon all stakeholders to work in close coordination for promoting sustainable agriculture in the district. Stress was also laid on extending benefits to a larger number of beneficiaries and maximizing farmer enrollment under the Daksh Kisan training programme and the Kisan Khidmat Ghar (KKG) initiative to enhance the overall impact of HADP and JKCIP.

The DDC further directed the concerned officers to ensure speedy implementation of approved cases and provide necessary handholding support to all beneficiaries. Earlier, the District Development Commissioner handed over keys of tractors to two beneficiaries belonging to the ST category under the SMAM scheme for the year 2025–26.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, General Manager DIC, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Assistant Director Fisheries, DDM NABARD, District Officer HPM, District Sericulture Officer, Lead District Manager, District Agriculture Officer (Extension) and other concerned officers.

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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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