UDHAMPUR:  Member Legislative Assembly Udhampur West, Pawan Gupta today flagged off a group of 40 farmers here from Panchari on a 3 Day exposure visit to KVK Bhaderwah under the HADP Project “Promotion of Commercial Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.” During the tour, the farmers would learn about latest innovations and technological interventions in the field of Agriculture.

MLA Pawan Gupta appreciated the Agriculture Department for effectively implementing the HADP initiative. He encouraged the farmers to take full advantage of the exposure visit by adopting the latest practices learnt during the tour.

The farmers would learn by seeing Demonstrations of farm experiments, plant varieties and trials being conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Floriculture, Cereals, Vegetables, etc.

The farmers will also interact with Scientists, extension staff and  have exposure to new ideas, latest cultivation techniques being adopted in the region. They will also gain knowledge about art of cultivating, producing and marketing flowers and ornamental plants and their products. The KVK is involved in research for the Hill/Mountain farmers so that best suited technologies are demonstrated. The Tour is being conducted under the close supervision of Chief Agriculture Officer Harbans Singh and SDAO, Ajay Sharma.

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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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