SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, today conducted an inspection visit to Seed multiplication farm, Allowpora and Padgamporo to review ongoing agricultural activities and assess the status of seed production.

During the visit, the Director Agriculture Kashmir inspected various sections of the farms, including sown areas, and interacted with farm managers, technical staff, and field workers. He took stock of the progress in seed multiplication initiatives aimed at ensuring high-quality seed availability for farmers across the region. Emphasizing the critical role of these departmental farms in achieving self-reliance in seed requirements,

the Director directed the farm manager and the official staff to provide special attention and care to the sown seeds and instructed the staff to remain extra vigilant against pest and disease incidence and to adopt all recommended preventive and corrective measures in a timely manner to maximize output and ensure a bountiful harvest.

The visit was aimed at reinforcing effective seed multiplication programmes and ensuring the availability of high-quality seeds for farmers of the region, thereby contributing to sustainable agricultural development in Kashmir.

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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