JAMMU: Government Degree College Marh on Friday arranged a perceptive visit for its students to the Kisan Mela at the Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu. The objective of the event was to expose students to the emerging advancements in agriculture and stimulate innovation in the sector. The tour, comprising 39 students of semester 1st, 3rd and 5th attended the event, was coordinated by Institution’s Innovation Cell (IIC) in Collaboration with the Department of Chemistry.

Students accomplished a comprehensive panorama of counters exhibiting advanced scientific tools, technologies, inventive agricultural practices, hydroponics, sericulture, horticulture, veterinary sciences etc. The KisanMela provided experiential learning and illustrations to students on sustainable farming, modern agriculture techniques, Agri Startups, Farm Mechanization, Digital Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Agriculture, Livestock management, Veterinary Sciences, Microbiology, Apiculture, use of drones in agriculture Industry- Academia Linkages.

The students also interacted with agricultural experts, researchers, industrialists which not only gave a wide vision and also enhanced their curiosity in the potential career opportunities in the agricultural field. Principal of the college Prof. (Dr) Rakesh Kumar Koul appreciated the efforts of the IIC team and aims to continue organizing such enriching visits to foster inspiration and speculator spirit among the students.

IIC convener Dr. Balwinder Saini along with Prof Sachin Kumar Bhagat (NSS PO), Dr. BrijBir (HOD Physics) and Dr. Ruchika Bavouria accompanied the students. The students gave an overwhelming response about the event and expressed their newfound interest in aspiring careers in 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.

— Team JK Monitor

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