• V.C SKUAST-K urges KVK Kupwara to explore new opportunities for innovation & improvement

KUPWARA: Annual Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting was  held today at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kupwara. Vice Chancellor SKUAST Kashmir, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganie presided-over the meeting while Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST Kashmir also attended the meeting.  

Heads of various KVKs, district officers of line departments, KVK Kupwara staff, scientific staff from the Directorate of Extension, and progressive farmers of district Kupwara were also present at the event. Besides, Director ATARI (Zone I) and scientific staff of the zone also participated virtually in the meeting.

Addressing the meet, Vice Chancellor lauded the efforts of KVK Kupwara for its remarkable efforts in introducing high-yielding crop varieties. He urged the KVK Kupwara to explore new opportunities for innovation and improvement, with the vision of making it one of the leading KVKs in the country.

Director Extension SKUAST-K called for extensive farmer outreach programmes, and fostering entrepreneurship among rural youth. Earlier, a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation of the action taken report was given by Dr. Kaiser Mohiuddin Malik, Head KVK Kupwara, highlighting the achievements of the previous year, key action points, and future strategies.

To recognize and encourage outstanding contributions, several progressive farmers of the district were felicitated with appreciation certificates by the Vice Chancellor, boosting their morale and commitment to agricultural excellence.

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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