JAMMU/SRINAGAR: Panchayats across Jammu and Kashmir today successfully live-streamed the national launch of the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event saw enthusiastic participation from farmers, beneficiaries, and officers of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj department (RDPRD), who gathered at their respective Panchayat Bhawans to witness the historic launch.

The RDPRD mobilised people across Panchayats to actively participate in the event, ensuring wide reach and community involvement. Under the supervision of RDPRD, officers at all levels ensured wide public participation and awareness about the scheme, which aims to empower farmers through modern, sustainable, and technology-driven agricultural practices.

Notably, Kishtwar and Baramulla have been selected under the scheme, which targets 100 underperforming districts nationwide to enhance agricultural productivity and farmers’ income. PM on Saturday launched two major schemes for the agriculture sector with a combined outlay of Rs 35,440 crore, including a pulses mission aimed at reducing import dependency.

The ‘Mission for Aatmanirbhar Bharat in Pulses’, with an outlay of Rs 11,440 crore, aims at increasing pulses production from the current 252.38 lakh tonnes to 350 lakh tonnes by the 2030-31 crop year and reducing the country’s import dependency. The scheme will focus on enhancing productivity, promoting crop diversification, improving irrigation and storage, and ensuring credit access in the select 100 districts.

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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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