JAMMU: The Department of Floriculture, Parks & Gardens Jammu organized a one-day Kissan Goshti on Commercial Floriculture at village Pallanwala, Tehsil Khour, District Jammu under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme ATMA.

The programme, conducted under the overall guidance of Director Floriculture Vivek Modi, witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of farmers, reflecting a growing interest in floriculture as a viable and sustainable income-generating avenue.

The event was attended by Sunil Singh, Deputy Director/Nodal Officer CSS; Angrez Singh, Agriculture Extension Officer Pallanwala; Lakshmi, Assistant Floriculture Officer Jammu.

Addressing the gathering, Sunil Singh reaffirmed the Department’s commitment supporting farmers through technical guidance and financial assistance under various Government schemes. He urged farmers to adopt high-yielding varieties and modern cultivation practices to enhance productivity and profitability.

Angrez Singh delivered an insightful lecture on mushroom cultivation, bee keeping, scientific cropping patterns and emerging technologies in the agriculture sector. He also emphasized the importance of post-harvest management and effective marketing strategies to maximize returns.

Lakshmi provided detailed guidance on marigold cultivation, covering key aspects such as nursery management, soil health, spacing, fertilization, and disease control. She also highlighted various government initiatives aimed at promoting floriculture in the region. Farmers appreciated the initiative and expressed their demand for more such awareness and training programmes in the future.

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