SRINAGAR: In a significant initiative aimed at enhancing academic and technical opportunities for specially abled students of Government Abhinandan Home, a meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; District Social Welfare Officer, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad; Nodal Principal Colleges, Kashmir Division, Prof. Seema Naaz; Principal, Government Polytechnic College Gogji Bagh/Bemina, Principal, ITI Baghi Dilawar Khan/Bemina, Chief Medical Officer Srinagar, Chief Education Officer, Principal, Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI); Deputy Director Employment Srinagar; and Assistant Director Handicrafts & Handloom Srinagar.

The detailed deliberations were held on a proposal to broaden academic and technical avenues for students of Abhinandan Home, a special school catering to children with hearing, speech and visual challenges.

Comprehensive discussions were held regarding the need to set up higher education academic facilities, introduction of vocational training, skill development programmes, and trade diploma courses through ITIs to strengthen educational pathways for specially-abled students. The participants also emphasized the need for structured support systems to enhance career prospects and ensure holistic development of children with special needs.

On the occasion, the DC stressed the importance of empowering students of Abhinandan Home with improved access to academic education, technical training, and sustainable career opportunity.

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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.

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