KUPWARA: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kupwara in collaboration with Fisheries Department today organized an impressive function at KVK Office here to mark the celebration of World Fisheries Day. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan was chief guest at the ceremony. KVK Head Kupwara, Kaiser Ahmad Malik, Assistant Director Fisheries, Salmaan Chalkoo, besides, stakeholders and students in large numbers took part in the function.

World Fisheries Day, observed every November 21st, is a global event that underscores the critical importance of sustainable fisheries and the need to protect aquatic ecosystems and the livelihoods of fishing communities.

On the occasion, the DC said that a good pace of progress is seen under the ambitious Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) in district Kupwara which will boost the rural economy. She said that the Fisheries sector has a lot of employment generation potential and appealed to the unemployed educated youth to exploit this sector to earn their livelihood.

She urged the farmers to get well connected with the Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) established in their areas where they can get specialized services from Krishi Udyamis and can broaden their know-how about scientific agricultural practices. KVK Head and AD Fisheries also spoke and highlighted the significance of the World Fisheries Day. Meanwhile, Certificates of appreciation and mementos were awarded among the employees and other stakeholders for contribution towards the Fisheries sector.

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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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