REASI: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Reasi,  Nidhi Malik chaired the district-level committee meeting to finalize beneficiaries for varied components of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). Emphasizing the need for extensive outreach, the DDC directed officials from the Agriculture and allied department to ensure that at least 35% of eligible applicants are covered under the scheme. She stressed the importance of reaching every household and motivating the farmers to take advantage of the program’s benefits.

To enhance farmers’ skill development, the DDC instructed officers to enroll a maximum number of farmers on the Daksh Kissan program and ensure the successful completion of their training. Additionally, she directed officials to register every family under KKGs to facilitate better access to agricultural schemes and resources. Coordination between various departments and financial institutions was also emphasized to ensure seamless implementation.

The DDC urged Heads of Departments (HODs) to hold internal meetings with their teams and assign area-wise targets to boost application numbers under the HADP. She reiterated that effective teamwork and strategic planning would be key to maximizing the scheme’s impact, ultimately benefiting the farming community and strengthening the district’s agro-economy. ADDC Reasi Sukhdev Samyal, CPO Narinder Kumar, CAO, CHO, CAHO were present.

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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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