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  • Stresses swift disposal of pendency, regular monitoring

ANANTNAG: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, today convened a review meeting to assess the progress and implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Jammu & Kashmir Competitive Improvement Project (JKCIP) for the financial year 2026-27 in respect of Agriculture and Allied Sectors, in the district.

The meeting focused on reviewing the physical and financial progress achieved under various components of HADP and JKCIP, besides discussing measures to ensure effective and timely implementation of the projects across the district.

The Chair was further informed that 22,310 farmers have been enrolled on Daksh Kisan, with 17,450 farmers having successfully completed various courses aimed at enhancing their skills and knowledge.

Reviewing the progress of the various initiatives, the DDC directed the concerned officers to expedite the disposal of pending applications and further enhance registrations under Daksh Kisan, Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs), HADP and JKCIP. He assessed the sector-wise progress and took feedback from the concerned departments regarding issues, challenges and requirements for accelerating progress of the programmes at ground level.

Dr. Bilal stressed the need for effective implementation and timely completion of all projects within the stipulated timelines, while directing the officers to maintain close monitoring of progress and ensure that the intended benefits of these initiatives reach the farming community and targeted beneficiaries in a time bound manner, as per the prescribed guidelines.

The chair was informed that 53440 applications have been registered under various projects of Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP); out of which  38,187 applications have been approved and 15,590 units have been established from the approved cases. Of these established units, 15,540 units have been tracked on the KSOT.

It was further given out that 61,198 farmers have been registered on Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs), while 40,920 farms have been added to the platform. On the JKCIP portal, 6,350 applications have been registered, of which 5,263 applications have been approved and 962 units have been established.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Chief Animal Husbandry Officer (CAHO), Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO), Chief Horticulture Officer (CHO), DD Fisheries, Head KVK Dooru and other concerned officers

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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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