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GANDERBAL: 7th District Level Cooperative Development Committee (DLCDC) meeting was held today at Ganderbal under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Syed Faheem Bihaqi. At the outset, the Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies, Ganderbal presented a detailed overview of the functioning and progress of the Cooperative Department in the district.

The meeting reviewed key Government initiatives, including Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs), Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs), adoption of model bye-laws by Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), establishment of Common Service Centres (CSCs), and setting up of Food Processing Units (FPUs). The Committee also discussed recently introduced schemes such as the Cooperative Infrastructure Development Fund (CIDF) and the Cash Credit scheme.

Progress on ongoing projects, including Super Bazaar and Food Processing Units, as well as works being executed under UT Capex and District Development Council (DDC) grants, was also reviewed. Addressing the meeting, the ADC highlighted the important role of cooperatives in improving the livelihoods of people. He stressed that cooperatives should work as effective tools for inclusive growth and called for better coordination among departments to ensure smooth implementation of various initiatives.

He also directed concerned officials to establish Janaushadhi Kendras at suitable locations with high public footfall to ensure wider access and benefits to the people. Furthermore, the committee reviewed two proposals under the CIDF scheme and three under the CC scheme for recommendation to the Divisional Level Approving Committee.

Concluding the meeting, the ADC emphasized the need for stronger coordination among all stakeholders to achieve the goals of cooperative development in the district. The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies, Deputy General Manager NABARD, and other members of the Committee.

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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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