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JAMMU: The Department of Sheep Husbandry Reasi on Tuesday organized an awareness camp here to educate local  breeders/ farmers about the sector centric Government Schemes.  Director Sheep Husbandry Department Jammu Dr. Syed Moin ul Haq was the chief guest. He interacted with the breeders addressing their queries and explaining the benefits of schemes and process of filling applications. Encouraging the attendees, he urged them to take full advantage of the government schemes.

He exhorted the people to come forward to avail the benefits of the employment generating schemes of the department. He asked officers to encourage formation of FPOs, promote Livestock Insurance under NLM and KCC and strive for effective implementation of the schemes to double the farmers’ income. He informed the participants about the availability of new sheep breeding techniques such as Artificial Insemination, synchronization of estrus and embryo transfer and value addition of the products and also stressed on the machine shearing.

The problems put forth by the breeders were redressed on the spot by the Director after giving a patient hearing. He assured farmers that other issues will also be redressed as per laid down norms in a time bound manner. Dr. Sarfraz Naseem Chowdhary, District Sheep Husbandry Officer Reasi and Dr. Ashish Mahajan, Deputy Director Sheep Breeding Farm Reasi were also present on the occasion. 

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