RAJOURI:  Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Rajouri, working under the aegis of Directorate of Extension, SKUAST, Jammu, organized Live Telecast of launch of PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Mission Atamnirbharta in Pulses by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.

The programme was organized in the premises of KVK and attended by about 150 farmers from across the district, including Krishi Sakhis, Krishi Udhamis and PRI members. DHO Shafqat Hussain and DSHO Dr. P P Sajotra were also present at the event.

Chief Scientist & Head KVK Dr. Arvind Kumar Ishar, in his inaugural address, gave an overview of the two schemes viz. PM-DDKY and Mission of Atamnirbharta in Pulses worth 35440 crores launched by the PM.

He further elaborated on other projects worth more than 5749 crores launched by the PM and informed the farmers that the government schemes aim to accelerate socio-economic upliftment of the farmers of the country. Chief Scientist, RARS Dr. Vikas Sharma, while interacting with the farmers, gave detailed information of the Mission on Natural Farming.

He deliberated that the use of agrochemicals is causing deterioration of the soils and a lot of health hazards in public and adoption of Natural Farming is the only option to save humanity and nature. Chief Scientist of KVK Dr. Suraj Parkash, in his address, encouraged the farmers to form FPOs, SHGs and FIGs to increase production and effectively market their produce. 

Dr. Parul Gupta, SMS (Animal Science) also interacted with farmers and motivated them to inculcate Sheep, Goat and Poultry farming in their farming practice to add to their farm income. 

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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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