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SHOPIAN: In a major push toward advancing digital governance in the agriculture sector, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone, today presided over a high-level review meeting at the Mini-Secretariat Shopian.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Lone emphasized the critical need for speed, precision, coordination and seamless collaboration among the Agriculture and Horticulture and Revenue Departments alongside CSC VLEs for the successful rollout of AgriStack across Shopian.

the ADDC stressed achieving 100% coverage, absolute entry accuracy and strict adherence to established project timelines.  Field officers and CSC Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) were directed to maintain close coordination to promptly fix technical glitches and guarantee full coverage for all eligible farmers. The meeting focused on the implementation of AgriStack, the creation of Farmer IDs and the execution of the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) Kharif-2026. 

The meeting focused on resolving field-level bottlenecks and streamlining inter-departmental operations and detailed analysis was conducted on the progress of Farmer ID creation, with instructions to clear unclaimed buckets, resolve land-record fetching issues and rectify technical field discrepancies. 

The meeting was attended by District Mentor for Farmer IDs, Najma, IAS, Probationer; ADC Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz; ACR, Shakoor Ahmed Dar; SDM, Zainapora, Bilal Ahmed,  Tehsildars, district officers and other concerned.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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