JAMMU: Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Gupta today chaired a review meeting at the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Agriculture Jammu to assess preparedness and implementation strategy for the Annual Action Plan (AAP) 2026–27 and review the status of infrastructural and developmental projects across Jammu Division.

Deliberations were held on district-wise targets, priorities and implementation modalities under various schemes in the AAP 2026–27 along with a review of physical and financial progress achieved. The Director reviewed the tendering process for CAPEX, HADP and NABARD-funded projects and took stock of infrastructure projects established under HADP, JKCIP, CSS and CAPEX across the Division.

Anil Gupta directed officers concerned to ensure efficient utilisation of funds, strict adherence to project timelines and close monitoring of ongoing projects to expedite pending activities and achieve targets for the current financial year. He further underscored the importance of regular field monitoring, effective coordination among stakeholders and prompt resolution of bottlenecks to enhance the impact of agricultural development programmes.

Among those present were Joint Director Agriculture (Extension) Sanjay Anand, Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms) Aman Jyoti Sharma, Deputy Director Agriculture (Central) Sanjeev Rai Gupta, SMS (RL) Krishan Kant, SMS (RL) Dharmesh Vaid, Mushroom Development Officer Raghubir Paul Kochar, Assistant Entomologist Harvinder Singh, Spawn Production Officer Ashu Kakoria, Divisional Seed Certification Officer Jammu Nirmal Prakash Sharma and SDAO Marh Khalid Hassan. All Chief Agriculture Officers of Jammu Division participated through virtual mode.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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.

— Team JK Monitor

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇