In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: On the directions of Director Animal Husbandry Jammu, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the Extension & Publicity Wing, Directorate of Animal Husbandry Jammu, successfully concluded a two-day extensive tour of Rajouri and Poonch districts, aimed at strengthening field-level outreach, creating awareness among livestock farmers about various departmental schemes and programmes and promoting scientific animal husbandry management practices.

During the tour, the team of Extension and Publicity Wing, headed by Dr. Suresh Kumar, Extension Officer, organized dedicated awareness camps at Chingus, Rajouri and Naka Manjhari, Poonch as part of the department’s ongoing efforts to establish connect with the farmers especially those residing in remote and hilly areas.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Suresh Kumar apprised farmers about various government schemes and programmes, including Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Integrated Dairy Development Scheme (IDDS), Integrated Poultry Development Programme (IPDP) and other initiatives aimed at promoting entrepreneurship development in dairy and poultry sectors.

A significant component of the awareness programmes was livestock disease prevention and management with particular emphasis on Lumpy Skin Disease. Farmers were sensitised regarding the clinical signs of the disease, preventive measures, vector control and the importance of immediately reporting suspected cases to the nearest veterinary centre or dispensary.

The officers and staff of the Animal Husbandry Department in twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch extended their full cooperation in facilitating the awareness programmes and ensuring good participation of the local farming community in the camps.

The awareness camp at Chingus, Rajouri, was attended by the Disease Investigation Officer (DIO), Rajouri, Dr. Sandeep Khanmotra, Ex-Sarpanch, Chingus Sanjeev Sayal, officers and staff from AHD Rajouri and a large number of farmers. Similarly, the camp at Naka Manjhari, Poonch, was attended by Ex-PRI member, Mohammad Sadiq, other prominent citizens, officers and staff from AHD Poonch besides farmers in good numbers were also present.

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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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