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UDHAMPUR: Secretary, Revenue, Avny Lavasa, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of Agristack and the implementation of various revenue-related schemes in District Udhampur. Secretary conducted a detailed review of the status of Farmer ID generation, PM-KISAN, digitisation of land records, geo-referencing of cadastral maps/Mussavis and tehsil-wise implementation of the SVAMITVA scheme.

While addressing the meeting, Avny Lavasa directed the concerned officers to ensure comprehensive coverage of all eligible beneficiaries under Agristack and accelerate the generation of Farmer IDs. She also instructed them to organise special camps in their respective jurisdictions to facilitate farmer registration and ensure maximum coverage.

Emphasising the need for coordinated efforts, she directed the officers to expedite the implementation of various initiatives and ensure timely completion of assigned targets. Avny Lavasa stressed that all eligible farmers must be facilitated and the benefits of various government schemes should reach the intended beneficiaries in a timely and effective manner.

Earlier, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Ananth Dwivedi, briefed the Administrative Secretary on the functioning of the Revenue Department and the progress achieved in the generation of Farmer IDs, implementation of Agristack and other key initiatives. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Dr Umesh Shan, SDMs and Tehsildars other concerned officers.

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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