GANDERBAL: Department of Zoology, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration with P4 Basic Seed Farm, Manasbal, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, organized a workshop on “Seri-Eco-Tourism and other Seri-Business opportunities,” in the valley.

The workshop was attended by faculty members and students of the Zoology Department. In his welcome address, Dr. Rajesh, Scientist-D and officer In-charge at the research station of Central Silk Board. gave an in-depth outline about the role of the Sericulture industry at national and local level. He cited various examples of successful entrepreneurs viz-a-viz Sericulture from Kashmir, to bring the audience closer to the circles of sericulture industry.

In his presidential address, Dr. Mohammad Lateef, HoD Zoology, CUKashmir emphasized the need of inculcating various skill-based activities for securing the future of new generations. He said the outreach and training activities are very important, as highlighted by NEP-2020 and these steps were necessary in the evolution of the new challenges.

The participants also discussed the role of the sericulture industry in manufacturing various by-products from the waste material of the industry. Various schemes and their role in setting up sericulture rearing centres at local level was also highlighted during the event. The participants also visited the nursery and rearing rooms of the P4 Basic Seed Farm to gain first-hand information regarding the silkworm rearing techniques.

Faculty members from the department and other staff from P4 Basic Seed Farm were present during the programme. Dr. Hameem Mushtaq conducted the  proceedings of the workshop. 

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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.

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