REASI: District Development Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek chaired a meeting today to review the implementation status of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in the district. He conducted a comprehensive review of the progress achieved under various components of the programme and assessed its implementation across different sectors.

Emphasizing timely execution, the DDC directed the concerned officers to ensure effective ground-level implementation so that the intended benefits reach farmers without delay. Detailed discussions were held on the physical and financial progress, targets achieved and the challenges being faced in the execution of the programme. The DDC stressed the need for close monitoring and better coordination among departments to overcome bottlenecks and ensure smooth implementation of HADP across the district.

Reviewing farmers’ coverage, the DDC directed the concerned officers to ensure 100 percent registration to benefit all eligible beneficiaries. He also reviewed the status of registered licenses for seeds, fertilizers and pesticides in the district and instructed the concerned departments to ensure proper regulation and availability of quality inputs to farmers. Furthermore, he directed the concerned department to ensure proper scrutiny of the newly established District Level Committee infrastructure and related assets. The meeting was attended by CPO Narinder Kumar, officers from Sheep Husbandry and allied departments.

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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