JAMMU: Under the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), Regional Directorate, Chandigarh, Sub-Office Jammu, on Wednesday honoured outstandingly performing cooperative societies and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) of Jammu & Kashmir with the NCDC Regional Cooperative Excellence and Merit Awards 2025, thereby providing a renewed impetus to the cooperative movement in the Union Territory.

The award ceremony was held at the Registrar Cooperative Societies Complex, Jammu, in the presence of   Additional Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Jammu Bal Krishan; Joint Registrar (Audit), Cooperative Societies Priyanka Bhatt and    Assistant Director National Cooperative Development Corporation Akshay Kumar.

In the Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) category, FPO Shivalik Hills Honey Limited Kathua, was conferred the First Prize, while Kashmir Shehjar Organic Honey FPO Cooperative Limited, Pulwama was awarded the Second Prize. The winning societies were presented with cash awards, certificates of appreciation and mementos. The programme was conducted and concluded by Akshay Kumar, Assistant Director, NCDC, Jammu with a formal vote of thanks.

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