SRINAGAR: In a significant initiative to empower floriculture growers and entrepreneurs, the Directorate of Floriculture, Kashmir launched a comprehensive Training, Exposure, and Interaction Program for the year 2025-26.

The program is aimed at equipping stakeholders across Kashmir with advanced skills, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable practices in the floriculture sector.

The initiative includes a series of expert-led workshops, interactive sessions, and exposure visits.

Some of the major components include Advanced Cultivation Training, Pest and Disease Management, Water Use Efficiency, Best Cultural Practices, Market Connectivity, New Varieties Exposure and Networking Opportunities.

The initiative aims to improve livelihoods and boost floriculture as a sustainable industry, promote eco-friendly cultivation methods, enhance the competitiveness of Kashmir’s floriculture sector in both domestic and international markets and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation.

The training programs and exposure visits will be held monthly at the Directorate and district levels, following a detailed calendar to be released by the Directorate. Growers and entrepreneurs are encouraged to actively participate as per the schedule.

This initiative reflects the Floriculture department’s commitment to supporting the floriculture community with modern techniques, resilience-building, and market readiness.

For registration or further information, contact, the Directorate of Floriculture, Kashmir can be reached at (Email: kashflori@rediffmail.com) and (Phone: 0194-2474234 | Toll-Free: 1800-180-7201).

Meanwhile, the Directorate invites all floriculture stakeholders to take part in this opportunity and contribute to the growth of the floriculture industry in the Valley.

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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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