JAMMU: Joint Director Agriculture (Inputs), Jammu Sanjay Anand, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with district officers and field functionaries to assess the progress of various activities.

The meeting was attended by Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms) Aman Jyoti Sharma, Potato Development Officer Jammu, District Agriculture Officers, Area Development Officers, Divisional Seed Certification officer Jammu, Mushroom Development Officers, Apiculture Development Officers, Spawn Production Officers, Farm Managers and concerned district-level officers, Officers from Agronomist Vegetable Improvement Scheme Jammu and staff.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the physical and financial progress of Seed Multiplication Farms at Chinore and Chakroi, including sowing under Kharif 2026, revenue realization, seed recovery, procurement and distribution of seeds, pending seed handling vouchers and the cropping programme for Rabi 2026-27. Officers were directed to ensure timely submission of Treasury challans, revenue statements, seed distribution bills and other pending records, besides expediting recovery of outstanding seed dues.

The meeting also reviewed the status of mushroom cultivation, including district-wise mushroom growers, Hi-Tech/Climate Controlled and Seasonal Cropping Rooms and Pasteurized Compost Units established under departmental, private, HADP and PMFME interventions.

Under Apiculture, the meeting reviewed registration of new beekeepers on the Madhukranti Portal, implementation of projects under HADP/JKCIP and NBHM, assessment of losses due to Small Hive Beetle, honey production, FSSAI licensing and production and revenue performance. The status of spawn production, requirement of Button and Dhingri spawn, pending revenue recovery and advance requirement of Shiitake Blocks was also discussed.

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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.

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