BUDGAM: Under the visionary leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Budgam, through its extension outreach organized an Animal Clinical Camp today at Buzgoo (Block Nagam). The event was graced by Prof. (Dr.) Raihana Habib Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST-K, as the chief guest, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from local farmers and livestock owners.

A dedicated team of veterinarians from KVK Budgam, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Shuhama (SKUAST-K) and officials from Animal Husbandry Department provided on-spot veterinary care including health check-ups, treatment, deworming, vaccination, and mineral supplements. Over 70 livestock including cattle, sheep received treatment and preventive care free of cost.

Prof. (Dr.) Raihana, in her address, reiterated SKUAST-K’s commitment to empowering rural communities through timely veterinary interventions, disease prevention, and scientific livestock management. She appreciated the efforts of KVK Budgam in delivering need-based animal health services to the doorsteps of farmers and emphasized the critical role of regular health check-ups and vaccination in preventing disease outbreaks and enhancing farm income.

Dr. Bilal Ahmad Lone, Prof.  & Head, KVK Budgam, elaborated on the objectives of the camp. He highlighted the importance of livestock health in ensuring sustainable rural livelihoods and encouraged farmers to adopt scientific animal husbandry practices.

As part of the World Zoonosis Day observance, special awareness sessions were conducted by veterinary experts on the transmission and prevention of zoonotic diseases such as brucellosis and rabies. Farmers were sensitized about disease risks, nutritional management, and general hygiene practices to safeguard both animal and human health.

Farmers expressed their gratitude for the initiative and requested that similar camps be organized in other underserved areas to ensure ongoing veterinary support and knowledge dissemination.

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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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