JAMMU: District Magistrate, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, has issued a circular fixing the paddy cleaning charges at Rs 50 per quintal for the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season 2024.

It has been decided that Rs 50 per quintal will be charged by Mandi Labour Contractors for the cleaning of paddy. The circular strictly enjoins that no contractor may charge above this rate. "Any deviation from these instructions will be met with strict action in accordance with the law," the circular stated. The move is expected to bring uniformity in the levy of charges across all seasonal procurement mandis in the district.

The circular issued by the office of the DM highlights that 12 seasonal procurement mandis have been established in Jammu district. These mandis are tasked with ensuring that local farmers receive the government-mandated Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their produce. For the current season, the MSP for paddy has been set at Rs 2300 per quintal for common varieties and Rs. 2320 per quintal for Grade A paddy, as per the rates fixed by the Government of India.

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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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