POONCH: District Level Monitoring Committee (D MC) meeting for formation and promotion of Farmer Producers Organization (FPO) under Centre Sector Scheme (CSS) met here today under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner Vikas Kundal. The meeting was convened to monitor and review the functioning of FPOs in the district.

District Development Manager NABARD, the Convenor of the D-MC, informed the chair about the support being provided to the FPOs implementing agencies that are providing support to these FPOs. The DDM NABARD informed the chair that a total of 13 FPOs have been promoted in the District, one of these registered under NRLM in the Mankote block.

The DDC took a detailed review of the FPO promoted under NRLM and advised the latter to encourage diversification of activities in potential trades. Inquiring about the trade licences provided to the FPOs, he advised the Competent Authorities to ensure the saturation of the same within 30 days of receiving the application.

The chairman advised the banks to ensure the credit support to the FPOs within the prescribed timeline. Others present in the meeting were Assistant Commissioner Development,   Lead District Manager, Poonch, Chief Horticulture Officer, Poonch, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Poonch, Representatives from Banks and NRLM.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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