JAMMU: The Department of Horticulture Jammu on Thursday felicitated the batch of trainees, who completed one year Mali training course here at Mega Fruit Plant Nursery Chakroi. Director Horticulture Jammu Gul Syed was the chief guest. He gave away certificates to the trainees who successfully completed the one year orientation programme.

During the training, the trainees drawn from different districts of Jammu were imparted theoretical and technical knowledge about the horticulture practices. The trainees were also educated about protocol of raising nurseries in open and protected structures, the methods of propagation of fruit plants, training/pruning of plants, basin preparation and other nursery operations.

The Director Horticulture Jammu briefed the trainees in detail about Central and J&K sponsored schemes of the department such as Holistic Agriculture Development Programme aimed at to double the farmers’ income. He also advised the trainees to implement the knowledge gained during the training period in their respective horticulture zones.

The Director Horticulture Jammu impressed upon trainees to work for the welfare of farmers and to promote horticulture practices in their respective Districts.

Divisional Training Officer Virender Kumar; Incharge MFPN Chakroi Parminder Singh; Subject Matter Specialist Sunil Mahnori; DHO Abhinav Gupta and other staff members were also present on the occasion.

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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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