KISHTWAR: A group of members of Women Self Help Groups on Thursday set out for a one day intra-state training programme sponsored by the Department of Agriculture under HADP Project No. 10. Designed as a capacity-building initiative, the training aims to enhance the skills of women SHG members, introduce them to sustainable income-generation practices and promote mushroom farming as a profitable and scalable agricultural venture in the district.  

 Deputy Commissioner, Pankaj Sharma flagged off the group of SHG members. He advised the visiting women to take full advantage of the training as such initiatives have been aptly designed to boost self-reliance and improve socio-economic status of rural women. Chief Agriculture Officer, Kushal Chandel highlighted the high market demand, minimal investment needs and year-round feasibility of mushroom cultivation. He urged participants to learn the scientific cultivation practices, while assuring full technical support from the department.

Women SHG members expressed their appreciation for the opportunity, noting that the training will significantly contribute to their skill enhancement and livelihood improvement. The program was attended by SMS-DL Vikas Koushal; SDO Manzoor Ahmed Zarger; SDAO Padder Dheeraj Singh and SMS-SDL K.K. Koul besides other concerned Staff.

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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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