SRINAGAR: The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) successfully concluded a 21-day Training Programme on “Geo-Information Science for Natural Resource Management”, organized by the Division of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura.

The valedictory session was presided over by  Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Kashmir, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, while Director, ICAR–Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH), Srinagar, Dr. M. K. Verma,  graced the occasion as Guest of Honour.

In his address, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai praised the comprehensive course curriculum and the way the training programme was designed and executed. He commended the efforts of the organizing team and emphasized the importance of the emerging paradigm shift towards data sciences, noting that Remote Sensing and GIS are integral components of this transformation.

 He further highlighted the university’s commitment to integrating modern technologies for sustainable resource management and agricultural development.

Dr. M. K. Verma, in his remarks appreciated the diversity of the participants who came from different parts of the country and represented varied backgrounds, from recent school pass-outs to working professionals. He encouraged the participants to apply the knowledge gained during the training to practical challenges in natural resource management and agricultural innovation.

Director Research, SKUAST-Kashmir, Prof. Haroon R. Naik also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the active role of SKUAST-K in organizing advanced training programmes that promote capacity building and skill enhancement in frontier areas of science and technology.

The 21-day training included expert lectures, practical sessions, and field demonstrations covering Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS applications, land use mapping, watershed management, and climate-resilient agriculture.  The programme brought together researchers, students, and professionals from multiple disciplines, enriching the exchange of ideas and experiences.

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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.

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