JAMMU: The Director Animal Husbandry Department Jammu Dr. Jugal Kishor today convened a review meeting here in the Meeting Hall of the Directorate, to assess the progress and implementation of the developmental programmes and schemes under Holistic Agriculture Development Plan (HADP), CAPEX, NABARD and Special Assistance (SASCI) for upgrading veterinary infrastructure and the livestock.

The meeting was attended by Chief Animal Husbandry Officers of the Division and Deputy Director Planning and Statistics, Accounts Officer and Extension Officer Publicity Wing AHD Jammu.

The meeting held detailed discussions on the physical and financial progress of ongoing projects, implementation, status utilization of allocated funds, achievement of targets and issues requiring timely intervention. The officers concerned apprised the meeting about the progress of the activities being undertaken under the respective schemes.

The meeting also reviewed the status of projects at the field level with emphasis on effective utilization of funds, timely completion of works and achievement of intended outcomes for the livestock and dairy farming community.

The Director emphasized the need for close monitoring of scheme implementation, timely execution of approved activities, proper utilization of funds and adherence to prescribed guidelines and timelines. The concerned officers were directed to ensure regular follow-up and take necessary corrective measures wherever required under rule.

The meeting concluded with directions to all concerned officers to work in a coordinated manner and ensure that the benefits of the development programmes reach the intended beneficiaries in a transparent, efficient and time-bound manner.

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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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