REASI: An awareness camp focusing on the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and other allied schemes was successfully conducted at the Community Hall, Sirah Panthal. The event was organized by the GMI/FLO Reasi and witnessed enthusiastic participation from farmers, Self Help Groups (SHGs) and members of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), including FPO Maa Vaishno Lemongrass.

Around 50–60 participants attended the camp, which aimed at sensitizing the local farming community about various government-supported initiatives to boost agricultural productivity, quality and income.

The program was attended by the Agriculture Marketing Officer (AMO) Udhampur-Reasi, along with the GMI/FLO Udhampur and Marketing & Technical Support (MTS) team of Udhampur-Reasi. GMI Reasi delivered a detailed presentation on the HADP scheme and highlighted the support available for grading and packaging of agricultural produce. GMI Udhampur gave an in-depth briefing on the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme.

In his address, the AD Planning/AMO Udhampur-Reasi encouraged farmers and SHG/FPO members to avail the benefits of the various initiatives under HADP, PMFME and PMDDKY schemes. He emphasized the Government’s commitment towards promoting "Atmanirbhar Bharat" through enhanced quality production, value addition and improved returns for farming communities.

Also present at the event were President of FPO Panthal, Tilak Raj Sharma, CEO. Jeet Singh, Women Board of Directors Kiran Sharma and Rekha Kumari along with other FPO Board Members. Their presence added significant value to the deliberations and motivated participants towards collective growth and enterprise development.

The camp concluded with an interactive session where queries from participants were addressed, and guidance was provided on accessing scheme benefits and support systems.

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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.

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