REASI: The Department of Sheep Husbandry, Reasi, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Wool Mandi at Pouni under the flagship Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). The initiative marks a significant step towards boosting the wool trade and providing a streamlined marketplace for stakeholders. The Mandi is expected to serve as a key hub for facilitating fair trade and fostering industry linkages.

The Wool Mandi officially opened its doors to wool traders today, witnessing an encouraging turnout of buyers and sellers from the region. The event underscored the potential of this platform to strengthen local livelihoods and support the sheep-rearing community in Reasi. Industry-linked buyers, including prominent participants from outside Jammu and Kashmir, added a competitive edge to the proceedings, further emphasizing the Mandi's role in bridging local producers with national markets.

Speaking on the occasion, District Sheep Husbandry Officer Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmed highlighted the government’s commitment to empowering farmers and traders through infrastructure development and market access. The Wool Mandi is poised to become a sustainable marketplace that enhances the profitability of wool production, bringing lasting benefits to the region's economy and its stakeholders.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). ā€œHis article, ā€˜When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.ā€.  Read the message here
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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following šŸ‘‡