JAMMU: The Department of Social Work, in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Jammu successfully organised a "Safe Digital Practices Awareness Workshop" today at the BRS Auditorium, CU Jammu. The workshop aimed to raise awareness among students and faculty members about safe digital practices, payments, and the preventive measures to protect themselves from online financial fraud.

In his welcome address, Dr. Vinay Kumar, Associate Professor and Convener of the event, emphasised the relevance of such workshops in a rapidly growing digital environment and the role played in promoting responsible and secure use of online platforms. He highlighted that students of social work engage with the communities in their fieldwork and this awareness workshop will equip them with knowledge to be disseminated and help empower the communities.

 Prof. A.K. Nanda, Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences chaired the session. He shared the lived experiences of individuals trapped in digital fraud and appreciated the timely organised workshop by the Dept. of Social work.

The esteemed guests from RBI, Mrs Anjali Verma and Mr Nitish Mahajan in the interactive session explained various types of financial frauds, preventive measures, and initiatives launched by the Reserve Bank of India for safe digital transactions. They discussed various modes of transaction through apps and online banking and the various security measures to be adopted, highlighting available redressal mechanisms. Session concluded with a quiz competition for the students with attractive prizes.

Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor in his message appreciated the efforts undertaken by the social work department noting that such collaborations are vital to the university’s mission of youth empowerment and national financial security. The event was coordinated by doctoral scholars Ms. Avneet Kaur and Ms. Tanya Misra, with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Sanskriti Singh.

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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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