SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah today flagged off a group of progressive farmers for an exposure visit to outside the Valley under the Promotion of Floriculture Project. The visit aimed to acquaint the participating farmers with the latest technologies, best practices, and market linkages in the field of commercial floriculture.

Speaking on the occasion, the Director Agriculture emphasized the importance of floriculture as an emerging sector with immense potential for employment generation and income enhancement. He said that the department is committed to promoting floriculture as a sustainable agri-enterprise in the region, and such exposure visits play a vital role in equipping farmers with new skills and practical knowledge.

The farmers will be visiting leading flower production and marketing centers during their tour, where they will interact with experts, entrepreneurs, and fellow growers to gain hands-on experience in modern cultivation, packaging, and marketing techniques. The Director expressed hope that the exposure visit would encourage participants to adopt innovative practices and contribute to the growth of floriculture in Kashmir. Chief Agriculture officers Naseer Ahmad Khan and other senior officers of the department associated with the project were also present during the flag-off ceremony. Later, Chief Agriculture Officer Srinagar, alongwith Mushroom Development officer Srinagar also flagged off farmer's exposure visit of mushroom growers.

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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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