ANANTNAG: As part of the ongoing Sewa Parv 2025 celebrations, Horticulture department, Anantnag today organised an awareness-cum-capacity building programme (CBP) and Machinery Show at Kokernag. The programme aimed to educate orchardists to adopt modern and scientific horticulture practices to enhance productivity, improve fruit quality, and maintain orchard health throughout the seasons. 

Experts from the department provided detailed demonstrations and practical advice to farmers. Speaking on the occasion, SDM Kokernag, Prince Kumar, who was the chief guest, said that Sewa Parv provides an important platform for farmers and common people to directly engage with government officers, share their concerns, and receive first-hand knowledge about welfare schemes.

Subject Matter Specialist, Horticulture Development Anantnag highlighted the department’s flagship schemes and their benefits, urging orchardists to avail the facilities under various government programmes. Earlier, HDO Kokernag gave a detailed overview of the achievements and ongoing initiatives of Horticulture Zone Kokernag.

During the event, orchardists actively interacted with officials, shared their challenges, and received responses from the experts.  Later, SDM Kokernag distributed farm machinery among eligible beneficiaries of zone Kokernag in the presence of other officers. Tehsildar Kokernag, HDO Brakpora, other officers of the department, and a number of orchardists and stakeholders also attended the program.

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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