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

During the meeting, the DC sought a detailed report about the working of the FPOs in the district and issued instructions to the Chief Agriculture Officer to organize special camps to provide fertilizers licenses, seeds licenses, and pesticides licenses to the FPOs. He also highlighted the role of FPOs in promoting sustainable agriculture practices, improving market access, and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers.

The DDM NABARD also highlighted the salient features of the FPO scheme and broad services and activities being undertaken by the FPOs in the district. The DDC said that FPO which is an institutional mechanism to reduce the cost of production, increase per unit production and facilitate better market linkage so as to enhance the income of farmers. He also said that FPOs provide an end-to-end solution to the problems confronted by the farmers.

The DDC also instructed the line departments to have an all-inclusive and holistic approach for the farming community, to enhance their income by having successful FPOs in the district. He also directed the concerned officers to ensure that the constituted FPOs perform their functions effectively for betterment of the farmer community in the district. The meeting was attended by the DDM NABARD, Chander Sharma; CAO, Sohan Singh; ; DHO, Shafqat Khan; Dy Registrar CS Adnan Rathar; DO NRLM.

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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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