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JAMMU: Director Agriculture Jammu, Anil Gupta, today visited the Seed Multiplication (SM) Farm, Chinore to review the physical progress of ongoing projects being implemented at the farm. Joint Director Agriculture (Farms/SLUB), Aman Jyoti Sharma; Deputy Director Agriculture (Central), Sanjeev Rai Gupta; Accounts Officer, Vriti Uppal; Farm Manager, Vriender Dogra and farm officers accompanied the Director during the visit.

At the outset, the Director chaired a review meeting and took stock of the expenditure and physical progress achieved under various ongoing projects at SM Farm Chinore. Farm Manager, Virender Dogra, presented a detailed overview of the works in progress and briefed the Director about the infrastructure development initiatives being executed at the farm.

Interacting with the Farm Manager and staff, the Director stressed that all possible efforts should be made to enhance seed production at departmental farms to ensure the availability of high-quality seeds produced under local agro-climatic conditions and meeting prescribed quality parameters. Director Anil Gupta appreciated the dedicated efforts of the Farm Manager and the entire team of SM Farm Chinore in advancing agricultural innovation.

The Director also inspected the crop stand at the farm and reviewed the quality production of Foundation and Certified Seed of various wheat varieties and other crops including Mustard, Toria and Barseem. He further assessed the status of farm mechanization, drainage systems and irrigation facilities to ensure optimal farm management and enhanced productivity.

During the visit, the Director interacted with staff, technicians, machinery operators and farm workers. He gave patient hearing to their issues and grievances, particularly those related to service matters and assured them that their concerns would be taken up with the concerned authorities at the earliest.

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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