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Details: Written by: JK Monitor News Network; Category: TechEcoSci; Published: 26 November 2025

JAMMU: The Department of Agriculture Jammu, in collaboration with CAB International (CABI), today organised a Stakeholders review meeting on the adoption and implementation of the Plantwise Plus Plant Clinic Programme.

The event focused on reviewing ongoing activities, strengthening coordination mechanisms and discussing future interventions for enhancing the plant health advisory system across the Jammu Division. The programme was chaired by Joint Director Agriculture (Extension), Jammu, Sanjay Anand, who was joined by Joint Director Agriculture (SLUB/Farms), Jammu, Aman Jyoti Sharma and Dr. Malvika Chaudhary, Global Team Leader, Digital Tools Uptake, CABI.

Dr. Vishal Gupta, HoD Plant Pathology, SKUAST-J; Dr. Manju Thakur, Crop Health Advisor, CABI; S. Tejinder Singh from Kisan Board Jammu; stakeholder dealers; Chief Agriculture Officers of all districts of Jammu Division & regional, district and divisional-level SMS officers also participated in the meeting.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Manju Thakur, followed by programme updates presented by Dr. Malvika Chaudhary. Rajiv Singh, JAEO & Data Manager, presented the PlantwisePlus progress achieved till date, reporting 42 functional plant clinics, 3084 clinic sessions conducted, and a cumulative total of 8725 farmer queries recorded. District representatives shared updates on their 2025 activity plans and ongoing Fall Armyworm (FAW) campaign initiatives.

In his remarks, the Joint Director Agriculture (Extension), Jammu appreciated CABI’s significant support in FAW identification and management and emphasised the need to strengthen capacity-building programmes for Krishi Udhamyis, farmers, input dealers and progressive farmers. He stressed the importance of establishing Plant Health Clinics at Kisan Khidmat Ghars, ensuring real-time sample data with accurate geo-coordinates, developing IPM model villages, and promoting digital agriculture tools and early warning systems to support farmers. He also highlighted the need for active engagement of SMS-level officers and recommended mandatory certificate courses through CABI Academy for panchayat-level field functionaries to develop a robust cadre of trained Plant Doctors.

The programme concluded with closing remarks from the chair, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Arun Khajuria, SMS & Resource Person.

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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.

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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.

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