BARAMULLA: Director Agriculture Kashmir Sartaj Ahmad Shah today chaired a detailed review meeting at Baramulla to take stock of the expenditure and progress under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), JKCIP,  Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), and NABARD-funded projects.

While interacting with the officers, the Director emphasized judicious and timely utilization of available funds to maximize benefits for the farming community. He directed the field functionaries to accelerate the pace of work, ensure transparency in implementation, and achieve set physical and financial targets within the given timelines.

On the occasion, Chief Agriculture Officer Baramulla  Sabina Qaunsar gave a brief power point presentation regarding the development activities and expenditure status in the district.

Sartaj shah highlighted that strengthening agriculture infrastructure, promoting technological interventions, and ensuring effective delivery of schemes are key to enhancing productivity and improving the socio-economic conditions of farmers. He called for regular monitoring and accountability at all levels to make the schemes more result-oriented.

He directed the officers to prioritize farmer-centric interventions, maintain transparency in expenditure, and achieve set targets within the stipulated timelines. Emphasizing accountability, he called for close monitoring of projects to enhance efficiency and impact. Senior officers of the department, district-level officers, and field functionaries attended the meeting.

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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.

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