JAMMU: Director, Animal Husbandry Jammu Dr. Sanjay Gupta today conducted a field tour of Ramban and Udhampur to review the functioning of the department in the twin districts.

During the first leg of the visit, the Director along with Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Dr. Rajesh Arora inspected the status of the under construction CAHO office complex and Sub Unit Veterinary Hospital at Ramban. The project is being executed under the UT-Capex.

 Later, the Director chaired a meeting of officers and staff to review the progress of the flagship schemes including the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) in the district.

In Udhampur, the Director along with Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Dr. Shwetambari Khajuria assessed the progress under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) project and other departmental schemes in the district.

The Director also inspected the progress of work on the Government Poultry Farm-cum-Residential complex and the Modern Hatchery being constructed under HADP. The Director emphasized timely completion of projects to strengthen the livestock healthcare infrastructure and service delivery for the betterment of the farming community.

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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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