In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: To generate awareness among the farming community, the Department of Horticulture conducted Farmers’ Awareness Programme at village Kotli Manotrain, Reasi under the chairmanship of Director Horticulture Jammu, C. L Sharma.

Addressing the gathering of farmers of the area, C. L Sharma briefed the farmers about the various central and UT sponsored schemes of the department in detail. He urged them to come forward and avail incentives under different schemes of the department.

 He impressed upon farmers to start Horticulture activities on commercial lines by adopting latest technologies including plantation of Modified High Density Plantation, Strawberry Plantation by using Drip irrigation, protected cultivation etc. He highlighted the schemes offering incentives for mechanization, digging of Bore Well, construction of Water harvesting tanks for upliftment of their socio- economic status. The Director also distributed fruit plants of different kinds among the participants on spot.

During the tour of district Reasi, he visited Govt. Fruit Plant Nursery, Dagozi Bagh & Raj Bagh and took stock of the various developmental works being carried out in the nurseries.

Later, he convened a meeting of the Extension and Nursery staff of the district to review the implementation of different schemes especially HADP, CAPEX & JKCIP and progress thereof. He directed the staff to achieve the allotted targets under all schemes well in time so that the funds may be utilized in full.

Chief Horticulture officer Rajinder Kumar Lochan briefed the Director about the various developmental works being carried out in the district. He thanked the Director for boosting the morale of the staff and assured him that we will leave no stone unturned to full fill the targets during the financial year.

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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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