JAMMU: Director Agriculture Jammu Arvinder Singh Reen visited the R.S. Pura sub-division today to inspect ongoing agricultural projects aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting advanced farming techniques in the region. He was accompanied by Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officer Surinder Gupta, Zonal Officers and the staff.

The visit commenced with an inspection of Paddy Procurement Mandi in the R.S. Pura sub-division. The Director carefully reviewed the mandi operations and provided essential guidance to improve efficiency, ensuring smoother procurement processes for local farmers. Later, the Director visited high-tech polyhouse issued under HADP to progressive farmer Mahesh Choudhary of Kirpind area of R.S. Pura. The polyhouse is designed to encourage the cultivation of high-value crops in controlled environments.

During the visit, Director A.S Reen inspected the polyhouse, where Mahesh Choudhary is cultivating exotic crops. Additionally, the farmer has raised runner mother plant nursery for strawberries, which have been transplanted into fields. The Director also witnessed the successful transplantation of seedlings raised within the polyhouse. Currently, the polyhouse also has bell pepper seedlings that are ready for transplanting.

The Director was impressed with the progress, noting that the polyhouse enables Mahesh Choudhary to achieve three crops in a single season, significantly enhancing the productivity and income from the land. He praised the farmer for embracing modern agricultural practices, highlighting the potential of such initiatives to transform local farming and boost the region's agricultural output. 

The Director stressed the importance of techniques such as controlled irrigation, proper pest management, and seasonal crop forcing that enable farmers to maximize their yields. These methods play a key role in improving crop production and ensuring consistent harvests even during off-seasons.

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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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