KISHTWAR: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kishtwar Pawan Kotwal today chaired a review meeting to conduct a comprehensive sector-wise review of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Kissan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) implementation in the district.  The meeting focused on assessing the progress made under these schemes.

Nodal Officer HADP/ Chief Agriculture Officer, Amjad Hussain Malik, presented the achievements, highlighting that 6,441 applications were received seeking benefits across agriculture and allied sectors. Of these, 5,160 applications were approved, including 4355 in Agriculture Sector,49 in Horticulture Sector, 490 in Animal Husbandry Sector, 164 in Sheep Husbandry Sector, 78 in Sericulture Sector, 18 in Fisheries Sector and 6 in Marketing Sector by District Level Committee till date.

Reviewing implementation of Kissan Khidmat Ghars, the ADC directed all allied departments to register farmers on the KKG app. A training program for Krishi Udhyamis and field functionaries of agri and allied departments was scheduled for tomorrow to facilitate this initiative.  The ADC stressed the need for recruiting adequate Krishi Udhyamis under the second phase and directed the extension of the last date for advertisements to ensure maximum participation. Field functionaries were instructed to maximize registration of eligible candidates across the district. 

The meeting was attended by District Sheep Husbandry Officer Dr. Nassir Jameel, District Agriculture Officer (DAO), Saffron Development Officer, Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officers (SDAOs), Subject Matter Specialists (SMS), and other field functionaries from agriculture and allied sectors.  This meeting underscores the administration's commitment to strengthening agricultural development and empowering farmers in the district.

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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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