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

KULGAM: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Department Kulgam today organized a Seminar cum Awareness programme on "Scientific Bee Keeping", under National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) at Community hall here at DH Pora Kulgam. This programme was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam Athar Aamir Khan.

The programme  was attended by Sub Divisional Magistrate  Bashir-ulHassan, Tehsildar DH Pora, Chief Agriculture Officer, District Agriculture Officer, Cordinator, Scientists from KVK Pombay and other officers besides farmers, beekeepers and unemployed youth.

Addressing the occasion, the DC stressed upon the concerned authorities to extend their range of operation and involve more farmers especially the unemployed youth under various welfare programmes sponsored by the department so that they can avail benefits for their sustainable livelihood.

He emphasized to disseminate awareness among the people regarding various new and scientific beekeeping cultivation methods so that productivity is increased. He also urged the concerned to ensure handholding of farmers not only in increasing the production but to work on marketing aspect to fetch best prices of their products.

DC also spoke at length regarding the support available under HADP and National Mission for Honey and Beekeeping for the potential beekeepers in the district.  DC on the occasion appriciated the efforts of agriculture department for organizing such informative camps for the unemployed youth.

On the occasion, he also  felicitated the beekeepers by certificates for their excellent work in the Apiculture cultivation. Speaking on the occasion,  DAO Reyaz Ahmad Malik asked the farmers to take maximum benefit under the programme by getting training and awareness of different Government schemes to establish their income generating units under the Apiculture sector.

During the Seminar, the Resource Persons provided awareness to the beekeepers regarding the potential of bee keeping in Kulgam district, besides they also highlighted different Government schemes for handholding of the aspiring beekeepers.

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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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