JAMMU: Divisional Seed Certification Officer (Regional Council PGS-India) Jammu on Saturday organized one day Training on Organic /Natural Farming for Active LRPs & LG Members at Panchayat Ghar Panjgrain, Nagrota. The skill sensitization program was hosted inder Alternate Agriculture System for Sustainability Project of Holistic Agriculture Development Programme in which around 50 farmers of different Organic Clusters active on PGS-India Portal participated.

In the technical session, the farmers were made aware about the technique of formulating bio- Fertilizers & Bio-Pesticides - an essential process to improve the soil health, bio-diversity, food quality and get the organic certificate to increase farm income. Divisional Seed Certification Officer (Regional Council PGS-India) Jammu Prem Singh handed over Scope Certificates to 4 organic clusters (Local Groups) consisting of 200  farmers. He also distributed literature regarding methods of organic fertilizers and bio-pesticides preparation /application along with kits of Bio-Fertilizers to the participants.

The farmers appreciated the effort of the Agriculture Department and reaffirmed their commitment to carry forward the mission of Organic /Natural Farming in their area.  SDAO, Dansal Chander Shekhar and field Officers handling Organic Clusters attended the programme.

Vishal Sharma, Itwari Sharma, Arvind Bali from DSCO Office Jammu delivered expert lectures on Organic/Natural inputs formation. Programme Officer Jammu Rajeev Katoch conducted the programme, linking historical strengths of Indian Agriculture having capabilities to face present day challenges  confronting sustainable Agriculture.

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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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