JAMMU: Directorate of Horticulture Jammu (DHJ) today organised a sector-wise Hands-on Training and Credential-Resolution Programme for Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) and their supporting staff with the objective of strengthening digital governance and ensuring the smooth and effective implementation of the e-SAM system across the Department.

The programme, held in the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Horticulture, was chaired by Director Horticulture Jammu Gul Syed. The Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) from the Administrative Department, along with Technical Expert from the Agriculture Production Department, Civil Secretariat imparted the hands-on technical training and provided necessary guidance to the participating officers and officials.

The training session featured detailed practical demonstrations and guidance regarding user credentials, administrative procedures and technical aspects of the e-SAM system and resolution of credential-related issues. Special emphasis was laid on addressing technical difficulties, facilitating smooth access to the portal and ensuring the efficient functioning of the system at the DDO level.

The interactive and sector-wise sessions provided an opportunity to the DDOS and their supporting staff to raise queries, clarify procedural doubts and seek on-the-spot assistance for resolving pending technical and credential-related issues. The programme aimed at enhancing the technical capacity of departmental personnel and ensuring timely and hassle-free execution of official financial and administrative transactions.

Among those present were Joint Director Salil Gupta; Deputy Director (Central) Mukesh Sharma; all Chief Horticulture Officers of Jammu Division and other officers and officials of the Department.

The initiative is expected to facilitate better coordination among DDOS, accounts personnel and technical experts, thereby ensuring the effective and timely implementation of the e-SAM system across the Department of Horticulture, Jammu. The programme was also attended virtually by several DDOS, officers and officials from different offices and field formations of the Department through an online mode, ensuring wider participation and enabling them to benefit from the hands-on training, technical guidance and resolution of credential-related issues.

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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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