In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma today flagged off a group of progressive farmers on one-day exposure visit under Promotion of Oilseed under HADP scheme. Director Agriculture Jammu, Anil Gupta; Chief Agriculture Officer Jammu, Manohar Lal Sharma; Agriculture Chemist, SMS (DL), SDAO Akhnoor, ASCO Akhnoor, besides JAEOs and AEAs of Sub Division Akhnoor were also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that promotion and area expansion of oilseeds is extremely important to reduce the country’s dependence on edible oil imports. He added that for this purpose, farmers need extensive technical and scientific training so that they can adopt modern practices effectively and increase production.

Satish Sharma emphasized that such exposure visits will help bridge the gap between scientific research and field-level application. In his address to farmers, Director Agriculture Jammu highlighted the need for diversification of farming activities to enhance farmers’ incomes. He said that along with oilseed promotion, farmers will also be given exposure and technical training on mushroom cultivation, keeping in view the upcoming mushroom season, so that farmers can supplement oilseed production with mushroom farming and move towards doubling their income.

Pertinently , under this tour a group of 62 farmers from Chamb Constituency, Sub Division Akhnoor, accompanied by three officers from the Department of Agriculture, Jammu, are participating in the visit to Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), R. S Pura Jammu. The programme aims to familiarize the farmers with modern technologies, scientific interventions, and best practices in oilseed cultivation, thereby enhancing their knowledge and capacity to adopt innovative methods at the field level.

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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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