JAMMU: The newly Upgraded Agronomist Vegetable Improvement Scheme Office Building, funded under CAPEX, was inaugurated today by Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jammu West Arvind Gupta in the presence of Director Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare Jammu Anil Gupta and other senior functionaries of the Agriculture Department.

The upgraded office building is designed to provide modern working environment with improved infrastructure, better space utilization and upgraded facilities to support smooth functioning of the departmental activities and effective implementation of agricultural schemes.

Speaking on the occasion, Arvind Gupta underlined the importance of creating state-of-the-art office spaces, noting that modern infrastructure enhances efficiency, promotes transparency and provides employees with a more conducive and professional atmosphere to deliver their best.

The Director Agriculture said that the upgraded building, equipped with improved amenities and work-friendly facilities, will not only streamline office operations but also strengthen coordination among staff, ultimately ensuring timely and effective delivery of departmental services.

Agronomist (VIS) Jammu Vikas Padha stated that the upgraded facilities will significantly improve the working environment for staff, encourage better coordination across sections and provide a professional space where employees can work more productively and efficiently.

The inaugural function was attended by Joint Director (Inputs) Dr. Ashwani Sharma, Deputy Director (Central) Sanjeev Rai Gupta, Agriculture Chemist Vinod Kumar Sharma, Agriculture Economist Tilak Raj Sharma, Plant Protection Officer Raju Mahajan, DSSO. Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Seed Analyst Gopal Krishan, Deputy Director (Trainings) Karuna Nidhi, SDAO Marh Khalid Hassan Tantri, besides other senior officers and staff of the department.

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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