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

SRINAGAR: The five-day Farmers’ Exposure Visit Programme, organized by the Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir, concluded today at the Directorate Hall, Lal Mandi, Srinagar, with Director Agriculture Kashmir,  Sartaj Ahmad Shah, presiding over the valedictory function as the chief guest.

The programme was designed to provide participating farmers with first-hand exposure to modern agricultural technologies, innovative farming practices and successful models of sustainable agriculture. Throughout the five-day programme, farmers interacted with subject experts, visited important agricultural institutions and gained practical insights into improved crop management, resource-efficient farming and value addition in agriculture.

Addressing the participants, Director Agriculture Kashmir, emphasized that exposure visits are an important component of capacity building as they enable farmers to learn from successful experiences, adopt scientific interventions and replicate best practices in their own fields. He said that such initiatives help bridge the gap between research and field-level implementation, ultimately contributing to enhanced agricultural productivity, higher farm incomes and sustainable agricultural development across the Kashmir Valley.

Shah appreciated the enthusiasm, dedication and active participation displayed by the farmers during the programme and urged them to act as ambassadors of modern agriculture by sharing the knowledge and experiences gained with fellow farmers in their respective villages. He stressed that the Agriculture Department remains committed to empowering the farming community through continuous skill development, farmer-centric training programmes, exposure visits, field demonstrations and technology dissemination under various developmental initiatives.

On the occasion, the Director distributed certificates among the participating farmers in recognition of their successful completion of the programme. The participants expressed their gratitude to the Agriculture Department for providing them with a valuable learning platform and affirmed their commitment to adopting the improved technologies and practices demonstrated during the exposure visit.

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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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