POONCH: District Development Commissioner, Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting of District Level Committee here in the conference hall of the DC office to discuss and approve cases received under Holistic Agriculture Development Plan (HADP) in the district. The committee, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Poonch Vikas Kundal, approved 438 cases of agriculture, horticulture, Animal Husbandry and other allied sectors.

The DC emphasized that the HADP was a major step towards creating a sustainable and profitable agricultural ecosystem. "The programme aims to empower farmers with knowledge and tools that can help them enhance their productivity and profitability while also contributing to the overall growth of the agriculture sector", he added.

He also stressed the importance of meeting the targets within the timeframe set for the concerned departments. He assured all possible support from the district administration to facilitate the success of HADP.

The DC also directed the DFO, Tribal Officer and District NLRM Officer to constitute Vandhan group for the upliftment of tribal people for generating their income from local sources.

The meeting was attended by GM DIC Poonch; ACP, ACR, DFO, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer; Chief Agriculture Officer; Chief Horticulture Officer, District Manager NABARD; Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies and other concerned Officers / Officials.

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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.

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