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SHOPIAN: A meeting of the District Level Committee (DLC) for scrutiny and approval of beneficiary applications under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the JK Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) was held under the Chairmanship of the District Development Commissioner (DDC), Shopian, Shishir Gupta here at Mini-Secretariat Shopian today.

During the meeting, committee carried out a detailed scrutiny of applications received under various components of HADP and JKCIP. After due deliberations and verification of eligibility, committee approved 197 applications under HADP and 151 applications under JKCIP, paving the way for extending project benefits to eligible farmers and agri-entrepreneurs of the district.

The DDC emphasized the need for ensuring complete transparency, accountability and timely implementation of all approved projects. He directed the concerned departments to expedite the necessary formalities so that the benefits reach the selected beneficiaries without delay. He further stressed that the schemes should contribute to increasing farmer's income, promoting entrepreneurship, creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and strengthening the agricultural sector in the district.

The meeting was attended by ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone, GM, DIC,  Sharjeel Ali Naik, ACR, Shakoor Ahmed Dar, DDM, NABARD, Zubair Wasil,  DSEO, Bilqees Zahoor, CHO, Muneer Ahmed, LDM, Farooq Ahmed Dar and senior officers of the Agriculture Production Department, including district-level officers from the allied sectors.

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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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