JAMMU: Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Gupta today chaired a review meeting to assess physical and financial progress of developmental projects and schemes being implemented in Jammu district under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), CAPEX, Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and NABARD. The Director reviewed physical achievements and financial expenditure under all ongoing schemes, examining infrastructure works, utilisation of funds, progress of sanctioned works and district-wise implementation of approved action plans.

All officers were directed to ensure that every developmental work is carried out strictly in accordance with the approved action plan and prescribed timelines, with field officers closely monitoring execution so that projects are completed within the stipulated period without compromising quality. He further instructed the officers to process and submit bills to the treasury expeditiously to avoid delays in financial progress and ensure optimum utilisation of allocated funds within the current financial year. He also directed Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) and implementing agencies to maintain complete financial discipline and process all eligible payments promptly.

The Director further instructed officers to maintain proper documentation, submit periodic progress reports in a timely manner and ensure close coordination among implementing agencies for achievement of scheme objectives.

The meeting was attended by SMS-RL Krishan Kant, Chief Agriculture Officer Jammu Manohar Lal Sharma, Assistant Director Planning Jammu Harish Chander, ASCO Akhnoor Rajesh Kumar Langer, ASCO Jammu Dr Ambika Rani, SDAO Marh Khalid Hassan, SDAO RS Pura Arun Jaral, SDAO Dansal Ashwani Gupta, SDAO Akhnoor Rajan Sharma, technical officers from the Directorate of Agriculture Jammu and other field functionaries.

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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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