SHOPIAN: In a proactive step towards boosting agricultural productivity and supporting the local farming community, the Department of Agriculture Shopian today distributed high-quality vegetable and fruit seedlings at Mini-Secretariat Shopian. The initiative is part of the department's ongoing efforts under various centrally sponsored schemes to promote sustainable agriculture and ensure timely availability of inputs to the farmers.

A wide variety of seedlings including knol khol, tomato, cucumber, squash and other exotic varieties of vegetables were made available to the beneficiaries. The department staff also provided on-the-spot technical guidance on nursery management, transplanting techniques and organic cultivation methods to help farmers get the best yield.

The officials of the Agriculture Department highlighted the government's commitment to doubling farmers' income and encouraged the use of high-quality varieties for better output. The farmers expressed gratitude for the timely support and quality of the seedlings provided to them on the occasion. Senior officials from the Agriculture Department, field officers and technical staff were present.

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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