RS PURA: In a significant step towards highlighting the agricultural potential of the border region and addressing the concerns of the farming community, Dr. Narinder Singh, BJP National Secretary and MLA from R.S. Pura (Jammu South Constituency), chaired an important preparatory meeting ahead of the upcoming Kissan Samelan scheduled to be held in R.S. Pura.

The meeting witnessed the participation of key administrative and community stakeholders, including the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Anuradha Charak, Director Agriculture HS Reen, Directors SKUAST Amrish Vaid & Sushil Gupta, and Incharege KVK Puneet Mahajan, Tehsildars Chander Shekhar and Rahul Sharma, SDPO R.S. Pura Gurmeet Singh, Sarpanches, Lambardars, Chowkidars, and progressive farmers of the area. The session aimed at coordinating efforts and ensuring a well-organized and impactful programme for the benefit of the farming community.

Prof. Gharu Ram Bhagat, MLA from Suchetgarh Assembly Constituency, and other senior leaders of the BJP were also present on the occasion, expressing their support for the initiative and commitment to the welfare of farmers in the region.

Dr. Narinder Singh informed the gathering that the Kissan Samelan will be graced by the esteemed presence of Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The Union Minister is scheduled to interact directly with farmers and individuals engaged in agricultural activities during the event. This will be the first time a national-level agricultural event of this magnitude is being hosted in the R.S. Pura region, highlighting its growing importance on the national stage.

The event is being organized in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), the Agriculture Department of Jammu & Kashmir, and the Central Agricultural Department. Dr. Singh emphasized that a range of government schemes focused on farmers’ welfare and agricultural innovation will be introduced and explained to the audience by the Union Minister himself.

Known for his deep-rooted association with farming, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan is expected to connect closely with the local farmer community. Dr. Singh shared that the Minister insists on holding an open-format programme to facilitate easy and meaningful dialogue between officials and farmers.

In addition to the Kissan Samelan, Dr. Singh mentioned that arrangements will also be made for the Union Minister to meet families affected by cross-border shelling, to express solidarity and support from the Central Government.

Dr. Narinder Singh urged all stakeholders to work in close coordination to ensure the event is successful and impactful, contributing towards strengthening the agricultural sector and empowering the farming community in the border belt.

Prof. Gharu Ram Bhagat laid stress on the role of this programme for creating the atmosphere for the much needed expansion of the already existing methods and added that this will boost the technology and infrastructure development.

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.

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