UDHAMPUR: The Horticulture Department Udhampur on Sunday organized a one-day farmers’ awareness camp under the ATMA scheme for 2024-25 here at Government High School Hartaryan. Over 150 farmers from the region participated in the camp, which aimed to educate them about the government schemes and initiatives designed to boost agricultural and Horticulture productivity and support rural livelihoods.

The event was graced by District Development Council Chairman Lal Chand as the chief guest, while Chief Horticulture Officer Brij Vallabh Gupta presided over the program. DDC Member Tikri, Ashu Sharma and officers of the Horticulture Department were also present.

Addressing the gathering, the DDC Chairman highlighted numerous Central and UT Government schemes available for farmers, unemployed youth, and Self-Help Group members. He emphasised that these schemes offer subsidies up to 90%, encouraging participants to utilize the benefits and contribute towards the realization of the Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat.

The CHO provided detailed insights into flagship government schemes, including the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), PM-KUSUM and other schemes. He urged farmers to adopt modern agricultural practices to enhance productivity and income. Later, the DDC Chairman handed over keys of power tillers and sanction letters for deep bore-wells to the farmers, marking the department’s commitment to empowering the farming community with advanced tools and facilities.

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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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