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SAMBA: District Development Commissioner Samba, Abhishek Sharma today reviewed the implementation and progress under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) scheme in the district as he chaired a meeting of stakeholders here in the meeting Hall of the DC office complex.

At the outset, Chief Agriculture Officer, S. Madan Gopal Singh   put forth a comprehensive update on the advancements made in implementing the HADP across various sectors. He highlighted the promotion of vegetables/ Exotic Vegetables under Open and Hi Tech Protected Cultivation, Promotion of Beekeeping, Development of Rainfed Areas alongside efforts to encourage farmers to take up cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic plants. Additionally, initiatives promoting the production of Millets, Mushroom, Commercial Floriculture, and oilseed projects were emphasized, aiming to diversify farmers' income streams.

The Chair reviewed and discussed the list of online applicants seeking credit in Agriculture and Allied sector activities under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme . A total of 539 individuals have been selected under different programmes.  

The DDC reiterated the importance of scaling up the coverage of allied sector schemes, including Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries, Horticulture, Horticulture Planning and Marketing and Sericulture. The emphasis was placed on extending benefits to more beneficiaries, thereby maximizing the impact of the HADP programme across the district. The Chair directed to enroll maximum number of farmers on Daksh Kisan Portal for training on different projects of Holistic Agriculture Development Programme during the ongoing Kisan Sampark Abhiyan 3.0

The Chair called upon all stakeholders for collaborative efforts towards fostering sustainable agriculture and rural development in Samba district. He also impressed upon the Banks to prioritize the sponsoring of loan cases with proper hand holding to the beneficiaries.

Additional District Development Commissioner Samba, Chief Agriculture Officer Samba, Chief Horticulture Officer Samba, District Development Manager NABARD Samba, Lead District Manager Samba, Deputy Sericulture Officer Samba and other members of the committee attended the meeting.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

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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.

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