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KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired a meeting of the District Level Technical Committee (DLTC) at the Mini Secretariat, Kulgam, to finalize the Scale of Finance for the year 2026–27 for agriculture and allied sectors, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Floriculture, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Sheep Husbandry, Sericulture etc

During the meeting, the chair was briefed on the agenda, followed by detailed deliberations with the Chief Planning Officer, General Manager, ACC Bank, Lead District Manager, sectoral officers and representatives of various banks on input costs for crops and allied activities such as fodder, fertilizers, pesticides, labour, manure and maintenance of dairy animals.

Subsequently, the committee finalized the proposed Scale of Finance for short-term agricultural loans, which will be forwarded to the State Level Technical Committee for approval. Once approved, the Scale of Finance will form a key basis for the preparation of the District Potential Credit Plan and will guide banks in fixing crop loan and Kisan Credit Card limits for the financial year 2026–27. The meeting was attended by Joint Director Planning, Malik Suhail, along with other concerned officers.

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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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