JAMMU: The Director of Horticulture, Jammu, accompanied by the Assistant Director and Horticulture Development Officers (HDOs), conducted an extensive field visit to the Satwari and R.S. Pura areas today. The visit was aimed at assessing horticultural activities and promoting the cultivation of dragon fruit and strawberry, an emerging high-value crop gaining popularity in the region.

During the visit, the Director interacted with local orchardists and reviewed various ongoing horticultural initiatives. At Raipur Satwari, the Director met Ghulam Rasool, a progressive orchardist known for his innovative farming practices and diversification in fruit cultivation. The Director commended his efforts and encouraged other farmers to adopt similar progressive approaches to enhance productivity and profitability.

Highlighting the department’s commitment to modern and sustainable horticultural development, the Director emphasized the promotion of non-traditional fruit crops such as dragon fruit and strawberry which hold significant potential for increasing farmers’ income and strengthening the horticultural economy of the Jammu Division.

The visit reaffirmed the department’s focus on introducing innovative technologies and crop diversification to empower farmers and promote sustainable horticultural growth across the region.

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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