BUDGAM: A comprehensive review meeting-cum-field visit on the implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) was held today in Budgam under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Budgam, Vivek Agarwal.

The meeting was attended by a Technical Officer from the Agriculture Production Department, Civil Secretariat, who reviewed the physical and financial progress of projects being implemented by Agriculture and allied departments.

The ADDC stressed the importance of timely and effective implementation of HADP and JKCIP through close inter-departmental coordination to enhance farmers' income and promote sustainable agriculture.

Chief Agriculture Officer, Budgam, Farzana Tabasum, coordinated the programme and presented the district's progress under HADP and JKCIP. Other line departments also gave presentations on their respective projects.

The Technical Officer reviewed project implementation, fund utilisation, beneficiary selection and monitoring mechanisms, while addressing operational issues raised by officers.

Later, the team visited selected beneficiary units and project sites to assess implementation on the ground and interact with beneficiaries. The visiting team appreciated the district administration and implementing departments for effective coordination and smooth execution of the review.

The meeting concluded with a resolve to expedite pending interventions and ensure timely completion of all milestones under HADP and JKCIP for the benefit of the farming community.

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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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