KUPWARA: The Department of Cooperatives Kupwara today organized an impressive function at Town Hall here to mark the celebration of 71st All India Cooperative week. The function was presided over by the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat. ADC Kupwara, Mohammad Rouf Rehman, Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies Kupwara, Adnan Nazir, Officers from line departments, besides, members and stakeholders of Cooperative Societies of district Kupwara participated in the function.

Addressing the function, the ADDC praised the role played by the cooperative societies in upliftment of poor and downtrodden people by enabling them to earn their livelihood with honour.  He stressed the need to organize awareness camps at various levels, so that the essence of doing business on a cooperative based economic model is disseminated far and wide.

ADC in his speech highlighted the historical role of cooperative societies in addressing the economic issues of the poor people. He emphasized the need for widening the scope of the cooperatives to reach out to the grassroots level.

Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies Kupwara highlighted the performance and achievements of the department in the district. He laid stress for enrolment of maximum number of educated unemployed youths, women and weaker sections of the society and to bring them in the fold of cooperatives, so that they earn for themselves and become the source of earning for others.

He emphasized the creation of maximum employment avenues by registering a maximum number of FPOs, Cooperative Societies, and Cooperatives in diversified fields across the district.

On the occasion, the representatives from different cooperative societies shared their thoughts and highlighted their success stories. The speakers elaborated their contribution in serving the community through the cooperative sector. Meanwhile, various Cooperative institutions were awarded Certificates of Appreciation and mementos by the ADDC, ADC and Deputy Registrar in recognition of their outstanding contribution in their respective fields.

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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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