In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Calls for accelerated implementation of HADP and timely disposal of applications

PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Agriculture and Allied Sectors at the Meeting Hall of the Administrative Complex, Pulwama, to assess the physical and financial progress of schemes and review the implementation of key interventions across the district.

During the meeting, the officers of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries departments gave detailed presentations highlighting the physical and financial achievements under their respective sectors, status of applications, beneficiary coverage, credit linkage, expenditure and implementation of various schemes.

Important interventions undertaken, interventions requiring support from the District Administration and field visits conducted by the concerned officers were also reviewed. The Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned officers to ensure time-bound disposal of pending applications, strengthen inter-departmental coordination and closely monitor scheme implementation at the field level. 

He stressed effective utilisation of funds, timely completion of ongoing works and ensuring that the benefits of government schemes reach eligible farmers and beneficiaries without delay. 

The DC further directed departments to identify key interventions requiring support from the District Administration and submit concrete proposals for prompt resolution. He also called for regular field inspections, close monitoring of physical and financial progress and timely corrective measures, while emphasising coordinated efforts to achieve targets under HADP and other flagship schemes within prescribed timelines, with focus on improving service delivery, promoting mechanisation, strengthening allied activities and enhancing income opportunities for farmers and other stakeholders.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Pulwama, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat; Chief Planning Officer, Pulwama, Aashiq Khanday; DSEO, CAO, CHO, CAHO, DSHO, LDM J& K Bank, DDM, NABARD, AD Fisheries, AMO, Horticulture (P&M), Pulwama, besides other concerned officers.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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