UDHAMPUR: Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan commenced today in District Udhampur, with hosting of farmers’ awareness camps in nine villages of Block Chenani, Block Dudu and Block Chanunta.

The awareness programme will cover all the 17 blocks by organising   similar camps across 135 locations. The scientists from KVK and officers from agriculture and allied departments educated the farming community about the latest innovations and techniques being adopted in modern agriculture.

The Chief Agriculture Officer, being nodal officer of the District, attended the awareness programme at village Tandar in block Chenani along with Apiculture Development Officer and Mushroom Development Officer.

The team of officers educated the farming community about natural farming, organic farming practices, and soil health management practices. The awareness about PMFBY, PMKISAN, KCC was also imparted to participating farmers by concerned JAEO. Dr Manish Sharma, scientist from KVK explained the concept of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan in the  programme.

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