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JAMMU: Department of Sheep husbandry Udhampur organised awareness camp for sheep and goat farmers/FPO members and SHGs under wool and pelt project of Holistic Agriculture Department Programme (HADP) at Panchayat Chiani, Block Majalta.

More than 100 progressive sheep farmers, Farmers Producer organization members and ex-PRI members participated. The participants were educated regarding scientific sheep husbandry practices and different income generating schemes particularly HADP and Integrated Sheep Development Scheme through lectures, banners, posters and distribution of pamphlets containing resource material.

District Sheep Husbandry Officer Dr. Farhat Bashir,  while interacting with farmers, laid emphasis on rearing of improved quality Sheep and Goats and availing of the benefits of HADP scheme, particularly establishment of commercial farms, use of artificial insemination in sheep and goats and establishment of farmers producer organization for wool collection, grading, transportation and marketing.

Veterinary Assistant Surgeon Majalta Dr. Pankaj Sharma, while interacting with the farmers, registered all the participants on Daksh Kissan and JK Samadhan portal. The participants landed the role of Department in organising such a programme and demanded that more camps shall be organized in the area for welfare of the sheep farming community.

The participants were distributed resource material and free seed kits under the Fodder project of HADP. Among others Ex-Sarpanch Chiani Panchayat, Block Majalta participated in the camp.

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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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