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JAMMU: The second Joint Working Committee meeting of District Jammu was held today in the office chambers of the Additional District Development Commissioner, Sher Singh.  The meeting was attended by Deputy Registrar, Cooperatives  Tasbina Sheikh and officers from the allied departments, including the Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, MD JKMPCL and DDM NABARD, among others.

The Deputy Registrar briefed the meeting on the agenda points as per the Margdarshika guidelines and reported on the progress achieved since the first JWC meeting.  Detailed discussions were held on each action plan with a strong emphasis on ensuring 100% coverage of Gram Panchayats under the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), especially in underserved and unserved Panchayats across the district.

Allied departments assured their full support to strengthen existing cooperative societies and facilitate the registration of new Multi-Purpose Agricultural Cooperative Societies (MPACS), dairy cooperatives and fisheries cooperatives to boost business and rural economic development. The ADDC stressed the importance of holistic cooperation among stakeholders to achieve the vision of Sahakar se Samriddhi (Prosperity through Cooperation). The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks, underscoring the collective commitment to fostering cooperative growth in the region.

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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