SAMBA: A seven-day Scientific Beekeeping training programme, organised by District Agriculture Officer Samba, under the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) concluded today at Chief Agriculture office complex Samba. The training program that commenced from 18th March attracted beekeepers, farmers, stakeholders, unemployed youth and SHG members.

Addressing the concluding ceremony, the Chief Agriculture Officer Samba Dr. Rakesh Khajuria encouraged the participants for actively participating in the training programme. He said that the program was aimed to promote latest trends and technologies in the field of apiculture, schemes in Agriculture for beekeepers besides financial assistance schemes for farmers. He further said that under HADP/JKCIP special projects/ programs are being implemented by the department for the development of the concerned sector.

The department offers an 80 percent subsidy on bee colonies under HADP& 50 percent under JKCIP. The event also featured an interactive feedback session, where beekeepers praised the comprehensive training. Incharge Apiculture section Samba DCTC Rakh Dhainsar, Ashu Jamwal,  gave a detailed presentation on Production & Collection of quality Bee Products.

Certificates were also awarded to trainees who completed the seven-day course. District Agriculture Officer (extension) Samba Sanjay Badyal presented the vote of thanks.

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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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