KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today handed over 10 Micro ATMs and Biometric Devices to the Krishi Udhyamis of KKGs here at a one-day training programme-cum-workshop organized by the Department of Agriculture.

The programme aimed to strengthen the digital outreach of Krishi Udhyamis and enhance their capacity to provide doorstep services to farmers. The Micro ATMs and Biometric Devices will enable Krishi Udhyamis to facilitate digital transactions, beneficiary authentication and timely service delivery under various agricultural schemes.

The Deputy Commissioner encouraged Krishi Udhyamis to make effective use of the devices to improve efficiency and promote transparency. Chief Agriculture Officer, Kushal Chandel emphasised the role of Krishi Udhyamis in bridging the gap between the Agriculture Department and farming community and emphasized the importance of digital tools in modern agricultural service delivery.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks and an appeal to all participants to continue working with dedication towards empowering the farmers of the district. The event was attended by DAO Kishtwar Rajeshwar Singh, SDO Kishwar Manzoor Ahmed, SDAO Paddar Dheeraj Singh, DM CSC Kishtwar Suman Kapoor besides others concerned officials.

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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.

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