In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today flagged off a group of 50 college students for a One-Day capacity-building/Exposure Visit under Project 321 of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). The exposure visit has been organised by the Department of Horticulture under the guidance of Chief Horticulture Officer Sajid Mustafa.

During the One-Day capacity-building/Exposure visit, the students will visit a private orchard nursery at Dadpeth and the Model Orchard-cum-Nursery at Damber, Chatroo, to gain practical exposure to modern horticultural practices.

The students will receive technical guidance on various cultural operations and nursery-raising techniques for different fruit crops. They will also be sensitised to various schemes and initiatives of the Department of Horticulture.

The initiative aims to promote horticulture as a viable avenue for youth entrepreneurship, while encouraging skill development, practical learning and self-reliance through the adoption of modern horticultural practices.

Chief Horticulture Officer Sajid Mustafa; HDO Nagseni, Abdul Rouf Zargar; In-charge Head KVK Birjesh Kumar; Scientist KVK  Amitesh Kumar; besides other officers and officials of the Department of Horticulture were present on the occasion.

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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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