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October 2026

Details: Written by: JK Monitor News Network; Category: Headlines; Published: 07 October 2025

SRINAGAR: A historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between the ICAR–National Research Centre for Makhana (ICAR-NRCM), Darbhanga, Bihar, and the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), marking a significant milestone to boost aquatic crop production, processing and value addition.

The MoU was formally signed by Director, ICAR-NRCM, Dr. Nachiket Kotwaliwale, and Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Kashmir, Prof.Nazir Ahmad Ganai, in the presence of DDG (Engg) ICAR New Dehli Dr SN Jha and various scientists of NRC for Makhana Darbhanga, CIPHET Ludhiana and SKUAST Kashmir.

The MoU opens avenues for joint research in diverse disciplines related to aquatic crops of nutritional, medicinal, and economic importance such as makhana, lotus, and water chestnut as well as other areas aligned with the mandates of both institutions.

This strategic partnership aims to strengthen the research ecosystem by facilitating the exchange of students, faculty, and scholars for academic training, research, and capacity-building initiatives. The collaboration will enable the sharing of advanced research instrumentation facilities and scientific expertise between the two institutions to enhance the quality and impact of ongoing and future research programs.

By combining ICAR-NRCM’s national expertise in aquatic crop research and SKUAST-K’s strong foundation in hill and mountain agriculture, this partnership seeks to promote innovation, sustainable agricultural development, and entrepreneurship in the North-Western Himalayan region.

The alliance reflects a shared commitment to academic excellence, technological advancement, and the holistic One Health approach integrating plant, animal, human, and environmental health for ensuring food and nutritional security across the region and beyond.

October 2026

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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.

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