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KATHUA: Mission Director Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP)/JKCIP, J&K UT Sandeep Kumar today visited District Kathua and interacted with local Krishi Udhyamis. Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Kumar and Director Horticulture Jammu  Gul Sayed, also accompanied the Mission Director during the visit.

During the field inspection, the Mission Director inspected Mushroom Cluster, Vermicompost Unit at Jandi, a Millet Restaurant at Pathwal, and a soil testing laboratory established in the private sector. He interacted with the beneficiaries and appreciated the entrepreneurial initiatives taken under HADP, acknowledging in particular the women beneficiaries managing the Millet Restaurant.

Interacting with the Krishi Udhyamis, the Mission Director emphasized the scope of livelihood development under HADP and encouraged them to strengthen their ventures by utilizing the support services of Kisan Khidmat Ghars for assisting the farming community. It was informed that 120 Kisan Khidmat Ghars have been established in Kathua district and are being operated by Krishi Udhyamis under Project 20 of HADP. The Mission Director assured continued guidance and support.

Deputy Commissioner Kathua also interacted with the Krishi Udhyamis and reiterated the district administration’s support for promoting progressive agricultural entrepreneurship. Earlier, at the office complex of the Chief Agriculture Officer Kathua, the Mission Director was received by the Chief Agriculture Officer, district officers and Krishi Udhyamis. District officers, officials and staff members were present during the programme.

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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.

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