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KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Rajesh Kumar Shavan today flagged off a group of farmers on three 3 Day "Exposure Visit" to Doda and Bhaderwah under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). The flag-off ceremony was held at the Mini Secretariat, New DC Office, where a group of more than 50 farmers, including women farmers from different parts of the district, embarked on this educational tour.

Key components of the HADP exposure visit include the promotion of year-round mushroom cultivation and the promotion of commercial floriculture. The exposure visit will take farmers to KVK Bhaderwah, the Food Processing Centre, the High-Tech Poly Greenhouse in Doda, and the Controlled-Condition Cropping Room in Bhaderwah. This initiative aims to enhance their knowledge and skills in soil health management, sustainable hill agriculture, and modern farming techniques.

Additionally, the visit will focus on educating farmers about various beneficiary-oriented schemes, advancements in agricultural technologies, and opportunities to interact with progressive farmers in the floriculture sector and agricultural scientists. The farmers are being accompanied by Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) Amjad Hussain Malik, who, along with experts, will guide them through various renowned agricultural units. The participants will also gain hands-on experience in the manufacturing process of value-added agricultural products.

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