JAMMU: The Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department Jammu is organizing a live streaming programme in connection with the release of the 22nd installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the programme, more than ₹18,640 crore will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore farmers across the country.

The programme will be held on March 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm and will be telecast live from the Jyoti-Bishnu International Cultural Centre. In this regard, arrangements have been made for farmers to witness the live telecast at KVK, Chatha Jammu and Kisan Kendra, Talab Tillo, Jammu.

Meanwhile, the Director Agriculture Jammu Anil Gupta has directed the Chief Agriculture Officers to ensure the organization of live streaming programmes in all districts. He further instructed that the programme should be arranged for farmers from the sub-divisional level down to the Panchayat level, with the active involvement of field officers, so that maximum participation of farmers is ensured and awareness about the scheme reaches the grassroots level.

The department has urged farmers and stakeholders to participate in the programme and witness the landmark initiative aimed at strengthening income support for farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, which continues to play a vital role in providing financial assistance to farmers across the country.

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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