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JAMMU: Director Horticulture Jammu Gul Syed today chaired a review meeting here in the Conference Hall of the Directorate to assess the physical and financial achievements under the developmental schemes including CAPEX, HADP, CSS, JKCIP, for the financial year 2026-27.

The Director directed field officers to ensure timely implementation of developmental projects, optimum utilisation of allocated funds and effective execution of the horticulture programmes to achieve targets within the stipulated time frame.

Stressing improved service delivery to farmers, he called for faster progress on orchard development, nursery production, infrastructure creation and farmer welfare initiatives. He reviewed district-wise performance, besides seeking updates on implementation challenges.

 The Director instructed the officers to submit regular progress reports and ensure transparency, accountability and quality in execution of the departmental programme and reiterated the department's commitment to strengthening the horticulture sector and enhancing the income of fruit growers across Jammu Division.

Among those present were Deputy Director (Central) Mukesh Sharma, Chief Horticulture Officer Jammu R.K. Kotwal, Chief Horticulture Officer Rajouri Sushil Kumar Angurana, Chief Horticulture Officer Udhampur  Brij Vallabh Gupta, Chief Horticulture Officer Reasi  Rajinder Kumar, Chief Horticulture Officer Doda Raghunath Upadhya, Chief Horticulture Officer Poonch Uttam Lal, DLSMS- Samba Raivati Raman Sharma, In-charge Mega Fruit Plant Nursery Chakroi, S.Parminder Singh, Nursery Registration Officer Jammu Satish Kumar, Assistant Director Sunil Gupta, Farm Manager ACHD Ramban Pradeep Dingra DMPP Brij Paul Singh, Technical Section Officers, Officials of planning Section,  Horticulture Development Officer (Information) Dr. Vijay Kumar and other officers of horticulture Department.

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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