SAMBA: Rahul Yadav, Mission Director, Holistic Agriculture Development Programme J&K today visited the Fruit Plant Nursery established by the Department of Horticulture at Vijaypur Samba. He was accompanied by Director Horticulture Jammu C.L.Sharma. During the visit, the MD reviewed the activities being undertaken by the Department  under HADP in the nursery.

He inspected the Mother Block of Dragon wherein 1300 plants have been planted in 6 k area with a provision of 480 sq mtr shade net house having all micro irrigation facilities and other automation interventions being taken up under HADP. The Director Horticulture informed the MD HADP about the latest varieties of Guava, Mango and Date palm being grown in the Nursery.

The MD instructed the officers to work with zeal and make maximum efforts to reach every farmer and make them aware about the interventions being taken up under HADP so that the objective of the scheme is well achieved. This will attract youth in lucrative avenues of Agriculture and allied sectors which offers great self employment opportunities in diverse fields. Chief Horticulture Officer Samba Mukesh Sharma and other officers of the Department were also present there.

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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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