PULWAMA: Department of Horticulture Planning and Marketing (P&M) today conducted a day-long awareness camp at the Fruit & Vegetable Market (F&VM) Pachhar, Pulwama. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of fruit growers and traders from the region.

The primary objective of the camp was to disseminate information regarding various government schemes in the horticulture sector, including the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises scheme (PM FME), Support for Grading and Packaging, and e-NAM schemes. 

The participants were apprised about the benefits and modalities of these schemes to encourage wider adoption and to strengthen the horticulture ecosystem. Director Horticulture (P&M), Ghulam Jeelani Zargar, presided over as the chief guest. In his address, he gave a comprehensive overview of the ongoing initiatives and support mechanisms available to horticulture stakeholders through the department.

The programme was also attended by Deputy Director Kashmir and the Deputy Director Planning, along with other senior officers of the department and officials from the R&B Department. The Kandi Fruit Growers & Dealers Association Pachhar presented their genuine concerns and suggestions aimed at further strengthening the marketing infrastructure and support services in the area.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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