JAMMU: The Directorate of Agriculture Production and Farmers Welfare, Jammu, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, inaugurated a two-day training programme on the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) Mobile App at SKUAST-Jammu. Mission Director HADP/JKCIP Sandeep Kumar and Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Gupta attended the inaugural session.

Over 140 officials, including Assistant Commissioners (Revenue), Tehsildars and Agriculture officers participated. The DCS App allows field officials to collect real-time crop data linked to land records and geospatial mapping. It supports policy planning, crop insurance and input distribution. Day two will feature a field demonstration at Kharbuza village, Jammu West.

Sandeep Kumar highlighted the app’s role in modernising agriculture and enabling integrated land-use planning. He urged participants to utilise the training fully. Director Agriculture Jammu called it a digital leap, commending the collaboration between departments and field officials. Technical sessions were led by CPMU resource persons Kirti Kumari, Ashish Rout and Roopam Ranjan. Proceedings were conducted by senior officers Sandeep Dogra and Sahil Gandotra.

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