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BANDIPORA: The District Level Committee (DLC) meeting on the implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Jammu & Kashmir Comprehensive Investment Plan (JKCIP) was held today under the chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, at the Chief Agriculture Office, Mini Secretariat Bandipora.

During the meeting, the department heads, including the Chief Horticulture Officer and Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, submitted 365 cases for consideration, which were scrutinized for permissibility. After detailed verification, deliberations, and confirmation as per the prescribed rules, the committee approved all 365 cases for financial assistance and technical support under different agriculture and allied sectors.

Under the Agriculture sector, 210 cases under HADP were sanctioned with a focus on seed multiplication, integrated farming systems, area expansion, creation of water management systems, and promotion of protected cultivation. Similarly, 32 cases under JKCIP were approved, promoting area expansion under vegetables and shallots, and development of water management systems (borewells).

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner stressed upon the officers to facilitate beneficiaries and expedite field-level activities to ensure effective implementation and timely achievement of objectives under both HADP and JKCIP.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here