KOLKATA: Minister for Agriculture Production Department, Rural Development Department, and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, today attended the Buyer-Seller Meet at Kolkata.

The event, organised by the Department of Horticulture Planning & Marketing, J&K, was aimed to provide a platform for farmers to access national-level marketing opportunities and uplift the agriculture and horticulture sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

 The Buyer-Seller meet also provided a platform for farmers from J&K to connect with buyers from Kolkata, officers of Government of West Bengal and other stakeholders and promote the agriculture and horticulture produce of J&K at the national level, enhancing market access for local farmers.

The objective of meet was to bridge the gap between farmers and buyers, promoting direct marketing and enhancing the income of farmers from J&K and to boost the agriculture and horticulture sector of the region, contributing to the overall economic development of Jammu and Kashmir.  The event saw participation from around 300 stakeholders, including buyers, officials, and farmers from J&K.

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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.

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