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

JAMMU: Director Horticulture Jammu, Gul Syed today chaired a comprehensive review meeting here in the Conference Hall of the Directorate to assess the physical and financial progress of the horticulture schemes being implemented in the districts of Jammu Province.

The meeting was attended by the Joint Director Horticulture, Salil Gupta; Deputy Director (Central), Mukesh Sharma; Deputy Director (Planning), Divya Mahajan and all Chief Horticulture Officers of Jammu Province.

Also present were the Chief Canning Officer, Jammu, Sanjeev Karlupia; Manager-cum-Chemist, Jammu, Sureshta Gour; MCC Rajouri, Amit Sharaf; MCC Kathua, Anju Bala; Horticulture Information & Publicity Officer, Randhir Singh Parihar; NRO, Satish Kumar along with officers and officials from the Technical Section.

During the meeting, the Director reviewed district-wise progress, emphasized the timely utilization of funds and issued necessary directions to ensure effective implementation of departmental schemes for the benefit of farmers and other stakeholders. Officers were instructed to expedite pending works and maintain close monitoring to achieve both physical and financial targets within the stipulated timelines.

The Director reiterated the Department’s commitment to strengthening horticulture development and enhancing farmers’ income through the efficient execution of flagship schemes.

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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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