UDHAMPUR: The Department of Horticulture Planning and Marketing today organised a one day awareness camp cum-workshop here at village Gajad-Panchayat Lower Mada block Chenani to acquaint local Farmers, Cooperative Society members and youth about farm based livelihood schemes.

The participating farmers and stakeholders were encouraged to avail Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, Holistic Agriculture Development Programme and Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) to establish farm based enterprises.

Marketing Inspector, Abdul Kabir Wani imparted awareness on the PMFME scheme, explaining its huge scope for achieving self-reliance and creating job opportunities for others. Process of registration and documents required were explained in detail. Assistant Grading and Marketing Officer, Kamal Kishore deliberated on multiple opportunities available under HADP and JKCIP and process for availing the same. 

Area Marketing Officer Udhampur–Reasi, Sunil Singh motivated the participating farmers, SHGs, cooperative members to avail the Post-Harvest Management (PHM) schemes to enhance income by establishing processing units. Rajesh Gupta-President, Mahadev Patnitop Cooperative Marketing Society; Aslam and Bashir Ahmed- social workers and progressive farmer, Kuldeep Singh also shared their views.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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