GANDERBAL: Fisheries Department Ganderbal today organized awareness-cum-workshop on the Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Enterprises (PMFME) scheme at the Centre for Financial Literacy (CFL), Kangan. The event saw active participation from all line departments and farmers, aimed to promote the scope and benefits of the PMFME scheme among local stakeholders.

The session highlighted the potential of the PMFME scheme in district Ganderbal, with detailed presentations from various experts and officials. District Nodal Officer PMFME, underscored the importance of the scheme and discussed the financial benefits available to individual farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).

District Resource Person elaborated on the detailed components, scope, and incentives under the PMFME scheme, encouraging participants to take advantage of the initiative. Officers from HP&M Ganderbal, Agriculture Department and Animal Husbandry Department besides others discussed various strategies including marketing opportunities and avenues for business expansion.

Participants were also briefed on banking procedures, insurance schemes, and the documentation required to avail benefits under PMFME. As part of the workshop, on-spot registration of interested farmers was facilitated by the District Resource Person to ensure immediate and effective engagement with the scheme. The programme witnessed participation from officers of Agriculture, Horticulture, NRLM, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, and Fisheries departments, as well as representatives from banks and other line departments.

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