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JAMMU: The Department of Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Jammu today celebrated Vishwakarma Day with religious fervour and enthusiasm here at the Seed Processing Unit and Government Agriculture Workshop, Talab Tillo. The celebrations were graced by Director Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare, Jammu, Anil Gupta.

Addressing the officers and workers, He highlighted the significant role of agricultural mechanization in transforming the agricultural sector and enhancing farm productivity.

The Director emphasized that farm mechanization plays a crucial role in improving productivity, efficiency and quality in the cultivation of both food and non-food crops. He stressed the need to embrace modern agricultural tools, machinery and technologies to promote sustainable farming practices and accelerate agricultural growth.

Special Puja ceremonies, dedicated to Bhagwan Vishwakarma, the divine architect and patron of artisans, craftsmen and engineers, were organized at the Seed Processing Unit and Government Agriculture Workshop, Talab Tillo.

The ceremonies included traditional worship of tools and machinery along with prayers for the safety, well-being and prosperity of all workers and machine operators. The celebrations concluded with the distribution of Prasad among the participants. During the programme, the Director interacted with the workshop staff and inspected the machines and equipment installed at the workshop and Seed Processing Unit.

Meanwhile, Vishwakarma Puja was also performed with devotion at Seed Multiplication Farm Chinore and Seed Multiplication Farm Chakrohi, where officers and employees participated in the religious ceremonies.

The programme was attended by Joint Director (Inputs) Sanjay Anand; Joint Director (SLUB/Farms) Aman Jyoti Sharma; Joint Director (Extension) Suresh Kumar Khajuria; Deputy Director (Central) Sanjeev Rai Gupta; Agriculture Economist Tilak Raj Sharma; Plant Protection Officer Raju Mahajan; Agriculture Research Engineer Firdous Ahmad Tak; Agronomist (VIS) Bhabishan Singh Jasrotia; ASCO (I&P) Sanjeev Mehta;  DSCO Nirmal Prakash; Potato Development Officer Ravi Sharma; Assistant Agriculture Engineer Bharti Thusoo, besides other senior officers, technical staff and employees of the department.

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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