JAMMU: The Divisional-level Training and Capacity Building Programme on Digital Crop Survey (DCS) concluded today at the Conference Hall, Directorate of Agriculture Jammu. The programme was organized under the directions of Director Agriculture, Anil Gupta and under the supervision of Joint Director Agriculture (Extension, Sanjay Anand.

On the concluding day, the programme witnessed active participation from 60 district-level, sub-divisional-level and field officers from Kishtwar and Doda districts. The training programme, which commenced on January 2, 2026, recorded participation of about 600 officers from the Agriculture and Horticulture Departments, representing all districts of Jammu Division.

During the programme, Subject Matter Specialist (RL), Dharmesh Vaid and Technical Officer DCS AgriStack, (DoAJ), Sandeep Dogra, imparted hands-on training on the Digital Crop Survey mobile application. The sessions covered key aspects of the Digital Crop Survey including digital data collection, validation processes and integration with the AgriStack framework.

The programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of field functionaries for effective implementation of the Digital Crop Survey, ensuring generation of accurate crop data and facilitating improved planning, monitoring and delivery of agriculture-related services across the Jammu Division.

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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