JAMMU: A one-day training programme and brainstorming session on agri-business supply chain management, office procedures and management, operation and use of the GeM portal and importance of ethical conduct in government offices was organised today by the Department of Horticulture Planning and Marketing here at Conference Hall, F&V Market Narwal.

The main objective of the programme was to strengthen the working skills of officers and officials in office procedures and management to enable them to perform their duties in a more efficient and effective manner. The training programme and brainstorming session commenced with a lecture on agri-business supply chain management delivered by Senior Assistant Professor Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management Central University of Jammu, Dr Shahid Mushtaq.

Associate Professor Government College for Women Parade Ground, Vinus Sharma delivered a lecture on the operation and use of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). Additionally, Dr Rupa Mahajan and Dr Harleen Kaur, Assistant Professors Department of Commerce, University of Jammu spoke on office procedures and management, organisational behaviour and importance of moral values and ethics in government offices. The programme witnessed huge participation from the functionaries of government departments.

The welcome address and vote of thanks were presented by Deputy Director, Ayaz Ahmad Natnoo. He expressed gratitude to the experts for delivering lectures in their respective specialised fields. He hoped that the learnings from the programme would help officers and officials perform their duties more efficiently and effectively in the field. He also appreciated the efforts of the management team headed by Auditor Dr Punkaj Gupta. Area Marketing Officers, Assistant Grading and Marketing Officers, Grading and Marketing Inspectors and clerical staff of the Jammu Division were also present on the occasion.

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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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