JAMMU: Director Horticulture Jammu (DHJ) Gul Syed conducted a tour of the Horticulture zone Marh- Jammu. He was accompanied by the Chief Horticulture Officer, Horticulture Development Officer and other officials of the Department. The Director along with SDM Marh, CHO and HDO interacted with numerous local farmers and beneficiaries covered under various schemes by the Horticulture Department.

During the tour, the Director inspected the High Density Plantation at various sites and gave expert advice to farmers for increasing their income. He also briefed the farmers about the schemes of the department and urged them to associate with the Horticulture Department to avail the benefits for high density plantation, protected cultivation, water harvesting tanks, drip irrigation, custom hiring Centres, machinery, nursery establishment etc. for upliftment of their socio- economic status.

Further, the Director impressed upon women entrepreneurs to form Self Help Groups (SHG’s) for setting up of small fruit and vegetable processing units with the assistance of the department, henceforth which can play an important role in enhancing the family income.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here