KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam today chaired a meeting at Mini Secretariat Kulgam to review the implementation and progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP).

The meeting reviewed the achievements and progress of ongoing projects across Agriculture and allied sectors under the schemes with focus on timely completion and delivery of benefits to farmers and other beneficiaries.

Under Agriculture, progress on seed multiplication, niche and exotic crops, protected cultivation, medicinal and aromatic plants, beekeeping, nutri-cereals, farm mechanization, mushroom cultivation, oilseeds and Integrated Farming Systems was reviewed.

The DC also reviewed interventions under Animal and Sheep Husbandry, including dairy and poultry units, fodder development, commercial sheep farming, sheep sheds, breed-based units, pre-fabricated huts and other livestock-related activities.

 Progress under Horticulture Planning & Marketing and Fisheries, including trout raceways, RAS units, biofloc and carp ponds, was also discussed. The DC directed the concerned officers to ensure target completion within each department, set for the current year with effective utilization of funds.

The meeting was attended by Chief Agriculture Officer Kulgam, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, District Sericulture Officer, Area Marketing Officer HP&M, Assistant Director Fisheries, Lead District Manager Kulgam, Project Coordinators of KVK Pombay and KVK Khudwani and other concerned officers.

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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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