JAMMU: In a significant step towards digital governance and ease of doing business, the Directorate of Horticulture Planning & Marketing (DHP&M) Jammu & Kashmir today launched two online services on the Jan Sugam Portal. The Services include ‘Issuance of Fresh License for Trade & Renewal of License for Trade.’ These services pertain to trade activities in Fruit and Vegetable Markets and have been successfully developed by the IT Cell of Information Technology Department.

The Services were launched by the Director DHP&M Ghulam Jeelani Zargar in presence of Additional Secretary IT Devender Singh Bhau; Head IT Cell Megha Khajuria and others. The introduction of the twin services marks an important milestone in the digital transformation of Horticulture/Agriculture-related services in the Union Territory of J&K. The initiative aims to streamline the trade licensing process, making it time bound, enhance transparency and provide greater convenience to traders/ stakeholders by enabling them to access services online without the need for physical visits.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here