SRINAGAR: Director Sericulture, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, today facilitated the distribution of silkworm seed to various districts of the Kashmir Valley, marking the commencement of the silkworm rearing season.  The event was organized by the Sericulture Development Department, J&K at the Main Grainage, Srinagar.

On the occasion, Bhat underscored the importance of ensuring the timely distribution of silkworm seed to each and every silkworm rearer. He exhorted all field functionaries to extend necessary technical guidance and advisory support to rearers so that they do not face any difficulties during the rearing.

The Director further stated that the department has embarked upon a mission to achieve self-sufficiency in silkworm seed production adding that significant progress has already been made in this direction though much remains to be accomplished. He emphasized that the Department of Sericulture is working relentlessly not only to achieve indigenous production of silkworm seed at the local level but also to explore avenues for its export to other States and Union Territories across the country.

Highlighting the socio-economic potential of the sector, the Director  called upon the local youth to actively participate in sericulture activities to secure an honourable livelihood and support their families. He also stressed the need to attract more people towards the sericulture sector noting that it contributes to the preservation of nature, ecology and the environment while simultaneously helping steer youth away from the menace of drug abuse. The Director was accompanied by senior officers of the department, field functionaries and silkworm rearers.

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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