SRINAGAR: Horticulture department, Srinagar organized a Capacity Building Programme (CBP) for progressive farmers under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) at the Horticulture Complex, Lalmandi Srinagar. The event was graced by Director Horticulture Kashmir, Vikas Anand, as the chief guest, accompanied by Joint Director Horticulture Kashmir, Chief Horticulture Officer Srinagar, Assistant Director Horticulture Kashmir, Horticulture Information and Publication Officer and district and zonal Horticulture officers of Srinagar.

More than 50 orchardists from various horticulture zones of district Srinagar participated in the programme. The farmers were provided with awareness on modern horticultural techniques and detailed information about newly launched departmental schemes.

They were encouraged to adopt these innovations to enhance productivity and improve the quality of their fruit crops, which would ultimately lead to increased income and better livelihood opportunities. As part of the programme, participants were also provided training sessions, refreshments, and were distributed vermicompost and horticulture toolkits to support their field-level activities.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here