KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a meeting of officers from various line departments to review the implementation and progress of the Jammu and Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) in the district.

Chief Agriculture Officer Jatinder Khajuria presented a detailed overview of the status of JKCIP applications, highlighting the department-wise coverage, approvals, targets and achievements under the scheme.

The Sheep Husbandry Department informed that against a target of 16 cases, 10 have been approved. The Animal Husbandry, Horticulture and Fisheries Departments also apprised the meeting of their respective targets, achievements and progress under JKCIP.

The Deputy Commissioner directed all departments concerned to expedite the processing and approval of pending JKCIP applications to ensure timely implementation of the scheme.

The DC emphasised that seamless implementation and coordinated efforts among departments are vital for achieving the objectives of the project and ensuring sustainable outcomes and instructed the departments to accelerate the disposal and sanctioning of pending cases.

Among those present were Additional Deputy Commissioner Mahima Madan, Chief Planning Officer Ranjeet Thakur, Chief Sheep Husbandry Officer Romesh Kumar Manhas, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Dr Yugal Kishore, Assistant Director Fisheries Pawan Kumar and District Horticulture Officer Ashwani Sharma, besides other officers concerned.

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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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