JAMMU: The officers and staff of the Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department, Jammu, bid a warm and affectionate farewell to S. Arvinder Singh Reen, Director Agriculture Jammu, who superannuated today after rendering over 39 years of dedicated service to the department. A heartfelt farewell function was organized at the Directorate of Agriculture Jammu to honour S. A.S Reen for his remarkable contribution to the department and the farming community.

 Joint Directors, Chief Agriculture Officers of Jammu Division, sectoral heads, senior officers and staff extended best wishes to the retiring officer. Director Agriculture Kashmir Jenab Sartaj Ahmad Shah and Staff of Directorate of Kashmir attended the farewell function through video conferencing. Additional Mission Director HADP/Joint Director Extension Satish Sharma lauded his exemplary service, professionalism, and unwavering commitment towards agricultural development and farmer welfare.

Speaking on the occasion Satish Sharma said that one of his most notable achievements includes the rapid implementation of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). S. A.S Reen led the charge in the implementation of HADP and various Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), ensuring structured development and capacity-building of the farming community and reflecting his commitment to fast-track development and ensure timely execution of critical agricultural schemes.

Joint Director (Inputs) Dr. Ashwani Kumar Sharma said that a highly accomplished and visionary officer, S. Arvinder Singh Reen has made unparalleled contributions across various domains of agriculture, leaving a lasting legacy that will continue to shape the sector for years to come. Senior officers from Agriculture Production Department, Director Agriculture Kashmir and officers from other districts also conveyed their warm wishes and heartfelt appreciation to S. A.S Reen.

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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