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KISHTWAR: In compliance with the directions of the   Registrar, Cooperative Societies, J&K, the 2nd Joint Working Committee (JWC) meeting was held today in district Kishtwar. The meeting was chaired by the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Pawan Kotwal. At the outset, the Deputy Registrar, Cooperative Societies Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal presented an overview of the department's profile in the district, including the details of various M-PACS, Dairy and Fishery Cooperative Societies already registered. He also highlighted the progress achieved since the 1st Joint Working Committee (JWC) meeting.

The ADDC emphasized the need to optimize the existing M-PACS, Dairy, and Fishery Cooperatives/Societies to better serve the public and fulfill the vision of “Sahakar Se Samriddhi.”  He further directed the registration of one M-PACS in the Mughalmaidan block within the current financial year. The ADDC also stressed the importance of engaging beneficiaries from line departments to register new M-PACS, Dairy and Fishery Cooperative Societies.

He instructed the Department of Fisheries to register 03 new Fishery Cooperatives/Societies and the Department of Animal Husbandry, Kishtwar to register 08 new Dairy Cooperative Societies in underserved or uncovered Gram Panchayats. Additionally, the Chair directed the Branch Manager Jammu Central Cooperative Bank, Kishtwar, to open bank accounts for the newly registered Dairy and Fishery Cooperatives/Societies to streamline their financial operations.

The meeting was attended by AD Fisheries, Kishtwar; CAHO, Kishtwar; Assistant Registrar of the District and Branch Manager, JCC Bank, Kishtwar. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair by the Deputy Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Kishtwar.

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
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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