• DC reviews achievements under key schemes of Agriculture and allied sectors

GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee to discuss and approve cases under Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) and Integrated Sheep Development scheme (ISDS) in the district.

After detailed scrutiny, the committee approved 42 cases under JKCIP pertaining to Horticulture, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries departments, besides 370 cases were approved under ISDS of Sheep Husbandry department.

On the occasion, DC directed all implementing departments to ensure transparent and time-bound execution of the approved projects and to maintain close coordination with beneficiaries for effective monitoring and desired outcomes as envisaged under these schemes.

Meanwhile, DC also reviewed the functioning of KKGs in the district and directed the Chief Agriculture Officer to ensure all KKGs are functional in the district and their daily reporting be ensured for better monitoring.

He directed the concerned departments to take proactive measures to bridge any deficiencies and ensure maximum acceptance of applications and wider farmer coverage under these schemes.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, GM, DIC; ACD, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Assistant Director Fisheries, and other committee members.

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.

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