BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today inaugurated an Agri Service Centre (ASC) at Nowpora, Bandipora. The centre has been established under the Jammu and Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) by the Department of Horticulture. Among others, Chief Horticulture Officer (CHO), Bandipora, Horticulture Development Officer (HDO), Bandipora, Technical Officer were present on the occasion.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner was briefed by the CHO about the functioning of the Agri Service Centre and its benefits for both the entrepreneur and farming community. He highlighted that the centre would provide an opportunity for entrepreneurship while ensuring easy and affordable access to modern plant protection machinery and equipment for farmers.

The Entrepreneur-Managed Agri Service Centre will provide various Plant Protection machinery and equipment to farmers on a rental basis, enabling them to access modern machinery without the need for individual purchase. The initiative aims to reduce farmers' costs and facilitate timely and efficient plant protection operations.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC appreciated the initiative and said that such centres would facilitate farmers in accessing modern agricultural machinery and services, thereby supporting efficient and cost-effective farming practices in the district.

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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.

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