• Holds interaction with innovative farmers, takes feedback on cultivating paddy in HD Apple nursery

KULGAM: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah today visited several areas of Kulgam and held interaction with farmers. During the tour, the Director visited fields of innovative farmers who have successfully cultivated paddy in a high density apple nursery in Tangjan Village.  Director also took feedback from the concerned farmer Mohammad Amin Ganaie regarding the experiment and successful innovation he has adopted.

He appreciated him and highlighted the importance of innovative practices in the crop cultivation sector. He said the experiment would be replicated in different areas and the results would be analysed on scientific lines. Shah impressed upon the young educated farmers to take the inspiration from progressive farmers like Mohammad Amin and adopt an innovative approach during the cultivation of agriculture crops.

After interacting with the farmers at different places, the Director reiterated his  commitment to ensure all the technical support to the farmers during their different endeavours. He directed the field functionaries to work in close coordination with the farming community of the area and guide them during all the pre and post harvesting operations of different agriculture crops.

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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