JAMMU: The Directorate of Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare, Jammu today celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) at Krishi Bhawan to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event was organized to reaffirm the spirit of unity, integrity and self-reliance among all officers and staff of the department.

Director Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Jammu Anil Gupta led a solemn pledge with officers and staff reaffirming their commitment to preserve and strengthen the unity, integrity and security of the nation. The solemn atmosphere reflected a deep sense of national pride and dedication to the ideals of unity and service.

Among others present included Director Law Enforcement J&K S. Balbir Singh; Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms) Jammu Dr. Aman Jyoti Sharma; Deputy Director Agriculture (Central) Jammu Sanjeev Rai Gupta along with all sectoral heads, senior officers and staff members of the Directorate.

Speaking on the occasion, the Director Agriculture Jammu said that Rashtriya Ekta Diwas reminds us of the visionary leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who played a monumental role in unifying India after independence.  

The event concluded with the message that true tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel lies in fostering harmony, working with a spirit of collective progress and building an agriculture sector that supports the dream of a “Viksit Bharat – Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”

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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