In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore chaired a meeting to review the progress under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for Rabi 2025-26 season. The meeting focused on the applications received from farmers and the current trend of coverage during Rabi season 2025-2026.

During the meeting, DC emphasised for improving coverage of farmers under the scheme and highlighted the importance of expediting the process to safeguard farmers’ interests.

In order to ensure cent percent coverage of farmers in Ganderbal during Rabi 2025-26, DC issued directions to all field staff of Agriculture department and Agriculture Insurance Companies to raise awareness among farmers about the scheme and ensure 100% coverage. Banks were also instructed to cover all KCC loanee farmers under the scheme, so that the targets under Rabi crop are met.

DC instructed all stakeholders to adopt a proactive and coordinated approach to achieve 100% percent coverage. Among others, Additional District Development Commissioner, Manzoor Ahmad; Chief Agriculture Officer and other officials of Agriculture department attended the meeting.

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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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