JAMMU:  A high-level review meeting was convened today in the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Horticulture Jammu to review the physical and financial achievements under major Government of India and Union Territory schemes.

Director Horticulture Jammu Gul Sayed chaired the meeting   attended by Deputy Director Central, Chief Horticulture Officers (CHOs), Chief Canning Instructor Jammu, Accounts Officer, Assistant Director, Horticulture Information & Publicity Officer, In-charge Mega Fruit Plant Nursery Chakroi, Managers-cum-Chemists (MCCs), NRO and Farm Manager, ACHD Ramban.

The progress under CAPEX, HADP (Holistic Agriculture Development Programme), CSS (Centrally Sponsored Schemes), JKCIP (J&K Competitiveness Improvement Programme), NABARD, MIDH (Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture) and SASCI for the financial year 2025-26 was thoroughly reviewed. The meeting also discussed the finalization of the Annual Action Plan (AAP) under CAPEX and Centrally Sponsored Schemes for the financial year 2026-27.

The meeting deliberated upon a wide range of critical administrative, financial and operational matters pertaining to the Horticulture sector.  The Director asked the field officers and CHOs to ensure strict compliance with pending data submissions, portal up-dation and meeting scheme targets within the stipulated timelines. He emphasized that non-submission of pending reports and delays in achieving scheme targets would be viewed seriously.

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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