SRINAGAR: Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK), in collaboration with the SCERT-JK, launched a three-day ‘Induction Training Programme’ for newly promoted Headmasters from Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal, and Pulwama districts. Hosted at the SCERT-JK campus, the training aims to equip school heads with the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to implement effective and coherent institutional planning.

Organized under the aegis of the DSEK and School Leadership Academy (SLA), SCERT-JK – Kashmir Division, the programme seeks to strengthen instructional and administrative leadership in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The event was inaugurated by Dr. G.N. Itoo, Director School Education Kashmir, as chief guest, and was hosted by Syed Shabir Ahmad, Joint Director, SCERT-JK.

A significant highlight of the programme was the official release of the training module titled ‘Developing Institutional Plan’ by Director Dr. G.N. Itoo. Commending the School Leadership Academy for designing a comprehensive and actionable framework, Dr. Itoo urged the participating Heads of Institutions (HOI's) to adopt structured and goal-oriented approaches to school planning and development.

Director also interacted with the trainees, encouraging them to lead with integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. Stressing their dual role as instructional and administrative leaders, he called on school heads to foster learner-centric environments, drive data-informed decision-making, and implement Institutional Development Plans with accountability and vision.

In his address, Syed Shabir Ahmad, JD SCERT, emphasized the phased rollout of the programme across all ten districts of Kashmir, and applauded the coordinators for curating a module that fosters leadership excellence and school improvement. The induction programme represents a pivotal step towards institutionalizing leadership development at the grassroots level and reaffirms the commitment of DSEK and SCERT-JK to enhancing educational quality and governance across the region.

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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.

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