SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, today conducted a review of the Integrated Fertilizer Management System (IFMS) and inspected the functioning of Point of Sale (POS)-enabled retail outlets in Budgam and Srinagar districts.

The Director visited multiple sale points and retail outlets to personally assess the performance of POS machines, real-time stock updation, and overall inventory management. He laid special emphasis on maintaining transparency in sales, ensuring accurate digital recording of transactions, and strict adherence to the digital monitoring mechanisms for efficient and farmer-friendly service delivery.

While reviewing the district-wise progress of IFMS implementation, Sartaj Ahmad Shah directed officers to ensure seamless integration of field-level operations with the digital platform. He stressed the importance of robust inventory management, accurate financial tracking, and greater accountability through the system. Chief Agriculture Officer Budgam,  Mohd Iqbal Khan, and Chief Agriculture Officer Srinagar,  Ajaz Hussain Dar, along with Deputy Director Law Enforcement Kashmir, Mujtabba Yahya, Technical Officer, and other senior officers and field functionaries accompanied the Director during the visit.

The district officers briefed the Director about the current status of the POS network, stock availability, and challenges being faced. The Director appreciated the efforts of the district teams and instructed them to further strengthen the monitoring mechanism to ensure timely and transparent availability of quality agricultural inputs to the farming community.

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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