RAJOURI: District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Om Prakash Bhagat today chaired a District Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC) meeting to review the implementation of the Farmers Producer Organization (FPO) scheme in the district. 

During the meeting, he emphasized the importance of FPOs in promoting sustainable agriculture practices, improving market access, and enhancing farmers' livelihoods. He stressed that FPOs are crucial for reducing production costs, increasing productivity, and facilitating better market linkages to enhance farmers' income.

The DDC directed the CBBOs to adopt a comprehensive approach to support farmers and ensure successful FPOs in the district. He emphasized proper handholding of farmers, doubling farmers' income, and directed CBBOs to ensure effective functioning of FPOs. He also instructed CBBOs to calendarize activities for farmers' welfare, create awareness about schemes implemented by different departments for farmers and work diligently to provide proper training to farmers. Moreover, the DDC also stressed upon utilising the services of KVK in the district for conduct of various agriculture related training programs.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Agriculture Officer, Sohan Singh; District Development Manager NABARD, Chander Bhagat; Lead District Manager, Sanjeev Bhasin and the representatives from the CBBOs.     

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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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