UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme, JKCIP, PM-Kisan, KCC and other agriculture credit-linked schemes in the district.

At the outset, the Chief Agriculture Officer presented a comprehensive overview of the department's performance, highlighting the implementation status of the schemes, establishment and tracking of units, financial utilisation, registration of Kisan Khidmat Ghars, credit flow under HADP, including applications received and sanctioned, issuance of Soil Health Cards and the status of JKCIP applications in terms of coverage and approvals.

While reviewing the progress, the Deputy Commissioner directed the stakeholder departments and banking institutions to maximize outreach to enable every eligible farmer and farming family to benefit from these flagship schemes. He further instructed the departments to adopt a proactive and coordinated approach to expedite the sanctioning of pending applications under HADP.

Emphasising the importance of inter-departmental coordination, the DC said that seamless implementation and collective efforts are essential for achieving tangible and sustainable outcomes on the ground. He directed the officers to ensure that all schemes are implemented in a transparent and time-bound manner so that eligible beneficiaries receive the intended benefits without any delay.

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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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