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  • Also reviews functioning of Kisan Khidmat Ghars

KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, today chaired a meeting to review the functioning of Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) in the district and assess the progress achieved under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the Jammu and Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP).

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the operational status of KKG centres, with particular focus on their onboarding with Common Service Centres (CSCs), capacity building of Krishi Udyamis (KUs), delivery of services and revenue generation.

A detailed assessment was also made of the district’s performance against the prescribed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) under HADP and JKCIP. The review covered course completion by enrolled farmers, establishment of approved units, tracking of established units through the OTA application, utilisation of released funds, farmer and farm registration under KKG Level-2, completion of e-KYC under KKG Level-3, daily reporting by Krishi Udyamis, credit disbursement against sanctioned cases, sanctioning of credit applications, JKCIP coverage in selected blocks and approvals under the project.

The Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned departments to adopt a coordinated and result-oriented approach to achieve the prescribed targets under each performance parameter. He instructed the officers to expedite farmer and farm registration, ensure the timely completion of e-KYC for all eligible beneficiaries, improve daily reporting compliance by Krishi Udyamis and strengthen credit linkages.

The meeting also reviewed the implementation status of various interventions being undertaken under the two flagship programmes. Stressing the importance of convergence among the implementing departments, the Deputy Commissioner directed the officers to ensure the timely execution of approved interventions, undertake regular field-level monitoring and maximise outreach so that the intended benefits reach the farming community in a transparent and time-bound manner.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, Lead District Manager, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Assistant Director Fisheries 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.

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