SRINAGAR:  A group of 48 progressive farmers from Srinagar, Pulwama, Kulgam and Shopian districts of Kashmir was today flagged-off for an interstate seven days exposure cum training program to Punjab Agriculture University Ludhiana from Agriculture Complex, Lal Mandi Srinagar. The training program has been organised by the Deputy Directorate of Agriculture (Trainings) under NMAET (ATMA) interstate 2024- 25.

Joint Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah while interacting with the farmers on the occasion, said that the training program has been organised for making the farmers aware of the latest technologies for commercial farming, real-time trends in farming and cultivation of different agriculture crops on scientific lines.

He said, skilled human resource and capacity building of farmers are among the department's priorities. He impressed upon the progressive farmers to interact with the agriculture scientists, experts, and extension functionaries to get acquainted with up to date methodologies in crop cultivation on scientific lines.

He asked the farmers to enhance their technical skills in the field of crop farming and to adopt the advanced technologies after learning from such training/exposure visits. He further said such exposure visits promote cultural exchange among the farmers of different regions. Many Farmers on the occasion said the tour would enhance their knowledge and skills. Some senior officers of the department were also present during the flag-off.

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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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