BANDIPORA: The Dryland Agriculture Research Station (DA RS), SKUAST-Kashmir today organized a one-day “Awareness Programme-cum-Input Distribution” at the remote village of Shadipora, Bandipora, under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). The event was held under Project No. 01 titled “Development of Seed and Seed Multiplication Chain in PPP Mode” in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture.

More than 50 farmers from twin districts of Bandipora and Ganderbal were benefitted by distribution of quality fodder Oats seed for boosting fodder and livestock production in the area. Professor Agronomy, SKUAST-Kashmir, Dr. Fayaz Ahmed Bahar,  highlighted the role of SKUAST-K in reaching out to the farming community of the valley and importance of fodder oats in sustaining the fodder and milk production of the valley.

The farmers were highly motivated and enthusiastic with this intervention and were guided with scientific technological knowhow of the fodder crop for better yields. Professor GPB, Dr. Ajaz Ahmad Lone,  and  Senior Scientist, Dr. Altaf Ahmad Wani highlighted the contribution of released varieties in replacement of local landraces and their deployment.

During the event, crop cards of the fodder crop were distributed as ready reference among the farm families and their utilization for enhanced crop yield and desired feedback. The programme concluded with an interactive session with the farmers with active participation of Agricultural Officers from Subdivision Sumbal and Ganderbal.

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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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