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JAMMU: Director Animal Husbandry Department Jammu Dr. Sanjay Gupta convened a meeting today here in the Directorate’s Conference Hall to review the functioning of the department. Chief Animal Husbandry officers of all the districts of Jammu division joined the meeting through virtual mode, while Manager Frozen Semen Bank, Jammu, Rinderpest Control Officer, Jammu, Dy. Director Planning, Extension Officer, besides officers from technical and planning sections participated in the said meeting in-person.

During the meeting a detailed review was held on progress achieved under CAPEX, HADP, CSS and NABARD components of Animal Husbandry department vis a vis expenditures incurred under each component. The Director issued on-spot directions to bridge shortfalls wherever noticed.

 While reviewing progress under flagship Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP) and National Animal Disease Control Programme for FMD (NADCP-FMD), the chair noticed several deficiencies in data-uploading part and passed strict instructions to concerned officers to upload all pending data on designated portals at the earliest.   Concluding the meeting, the Director emphasized completion of works assigned along with efficient utilization of allotted funds in a time bound manner.

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