RAMBAN:   Director Agriculture Jammu Arvinder Singh Reen  concluded a two-day tour of Ramban district during which he reviewed  agricultural development initiatives and inspected key projects under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).

On the first day, the Director held a detailed review meeting with the Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) Ramban along with Sub Divisional Officers from Ramban, Gool, and other senior officials of the Agriculture Department. Discussions focused on the progress and challenges in the implementation of flagship HADP schemes in the district.

Following the meeting, the Director Agriculture visited the establishment of the Kissan Khidmat Ghar (KKG). Later, the Director conducted a field visit to inspect the organic vegetable crop at the Organic Cluster under PKVY, located in the village Ladhwal . The initiative aligns with the Department's efforts to promote organic farming and sustainable agricultural practices in the region.

On the second day of the tour, Mr. Reen visited the Potato Seed Development Farm at Natha Top. The primary focus of the visit was to assess and implement corrective measures for the control of nematodes, as well as strategize measures to increase seed production at the farm. The Director was accompanied by the Farm Manager and other staff personnel from the Agriculture Department, who actively participated in discussions and assessments.

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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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