BILLAWAR: Director Agriculture Jammu (DAJ) Anil Gupta, today visited Sub Division Billawar, where he chaired a meeting to review agriculture activities and enforcement of Fertilizer Control order. The meeting was attended by Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officers of Kathua, Hiranagar, Basohli and Billawar along with SDL SMS Billawar, AEOs, Agriculture Assistants (Input) and the Law Enforcement team. The Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) Jatinder Kumar joined through virtual mode.

The Director reviewed ongoing agricultural activities and issued key directions to strengthen fertilizer regulation, promote sustainable practices and enhance farmer outreach. He stressed strict monitoring of fertilizer sale centres, directing officers to ensure regular physical verification of stock and its reconciliation with POS data to prevent discrepancies, hoarding or diversion.

He also reviewed preparations for the next phase of the Viksit Bharat programme. He called for launching mass awareness campaigns by organizing camps to educate the Farmers about judicious use of fertilizers, balanced nutrient management and departmental schemes. Special emphasis was laid on the “Dharti Mata Bachao Abhiyan” to promote soil health and sustainable farming practices.

Reiterating adherence to the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) 1985, the Director emphasized proper record maintenance, transparency in transactions and prevention of overcharging.

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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