SRINAGAR: Dryland Agriculture Research Station (DARS), SKUAST –Kashmir under AICRP on potential crops today organized a one day training programme on ‘Promotion of Potential Crops’ at DARS-SKUAST-Kashmir. The programme, sponsored by ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi, was attended by 50 officials from the Agriculture department belonging to different zones of the Valley. 

Prof. (Dr.) Ajaz Ahmad Lone, DARS-Rangreth, SKUAST-(K) gave a brief insight about potential crop scenarios of the valley, their relevance under the current changing climate era.

Prof. M. Ashraf Bhat, Associate Director Research, DARS-SKUAST Kashmir addressed the participants about the role of the Station in development of new and improved crop varieties for the overall benefit of the farming community for food and nutritional security.

The programme included a series of talks by different subject matter specialists on various aspects of potential crops. Interaction session was also held wherein different issues faced by line department officials in their respective areas were deliberated upon. The participants expressed happiness for conducting such type of training and desired to organize more such programmes in future.

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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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