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KISHTWAR: A one-day Rural Credit Workshop was today organised under the Krishi Sampark Abhiyan 4.0 as part of the JKCIP initiative at village Indiranagar in District Kishtwar. The programme was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma.

Chief Agriculture Officer Kushal Chandel, KVK Scientist Narinder Pal, Chief Scientist & Head RHRSS Bhaderwah Neeraj Kotwal, public representatives, officials from Agriculture & allied sectors, bank officials, KVK representatives, PMFBY officials and other stakeholders participated in the event.

The workshop aimed to generate awareness among farmers about various rural credit schemes, agricultural financing options and insurance schemes to ensure better access to financial resources for sustainable agriculture. Dr Narinder Paul from KVK welcomed the participants. The proceedings of the programme were conducted by FPO Development Officer JKCIP Kishtwar Dr Shahnawaz Ahmed.

In his inaugural address, the DC called upon all the stakeholders to work in unison to achieve the objective set under JKCIP. He also called for exploring opportunities in the niche crop for raising income of the farmers. More than 100 farmers, farm women and rural youth actively participated in the programme, interacting with experts and gaining valuable insights into government initiatives, banking procedures and allied agricultural services.

The event concluded with an interactive session held with team of experts from Agriculture, KVK, RHSS, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry and Bank, where participants raised queries and shared their experiences, paving the way for stronger linkages between farmers, banks and agricultural institutions in the district. The programme ended with a vote of thanks by Chief Agriculture Officer Kishtwar Kushal Chandel. 

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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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