NOWSHERA:  A three-day Training-cum-Exposure Visit for farmers of Nowshera and Sunderbani zones was today flagged off by Additional Deputy Commissioner Pritam Lal Thapa. The tour consisting of 22 farmers has been organised by the Department of Horticulture under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme ATMA (Agricultural Technology Management Agency) 2025–26.

During the tour, the farmers will visit several key horticultural establishments in Jammu including Mega Fruit Plant Nursery, RS Pura Chakroi, Government Fruit Plant Nursery & Grape Farm, Maralia, Government Fruit Plant Nursery, Mishriwala & Chief Canning and Processing Unit Chand Nagar, Jammu.

Thereafter the farmers would visit the Horticulture Museum Talab Tillo Jammu. The exposure visit will also feature interactive sessions, expert lectures and technical discussions designed to enhance farmers' understanding of advanced cultivation techniques, fruit nursery management and orchard development practices.

Horticulture Development Officer Sonam Sharma and   Horticulture Development Officer Sunderbani Richa Sharma are accompanying the visiting farmers. The tour will conclude on October 17, 2025, after the visit to the Government Fruit Plant Nursery, Mishriwala, followed by the return of participants to Rajouri.

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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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