JAMMU: Centre for Women’s Studies, Government College for Women Parade organized one day workshop  on “Yashoda AI (Your AI Sakhhi for shaping horizons with digital awareness) AI Squad: Building the next generation of AI leaders” jointly launched by National Commission for Women (NCW) and Future Shift Labs (FSL) .

The event was held under the patronship of the Principal, Dr. Ravender Kumar Tickoo and overall supervision of Dr. Seema Malpotra, Convener of the CWS. The students from Science and Commerce stream participated in the workshop and got awareness about various AI tools, risks associated with their usage, mental ill effects of AI and measures to curb them for safeguarding themselves. After getting exposure to the AI world in the workshop, the students shall be able to apply their digital knowledge and reap its benefits in future.

Dr. Iesha Sharma delivered the welcome address and invited the resource person, Dr. Shahid Mushtaq, presently working as faculty member, School of Business Studies, Central University of Jammu and Vice Chairman, Indian Society for Training and Development, Chandigarh Chapter and Riya Sandal, Programme Associate at Future Shift Labs (Yashoda AI).

Dr. Shahid guided the students how innovations in technology  from 1990’s onwards like introduction of mobiles and e-marketing platforms(Amazon, Apple, cash on delivery systems) have impacted everyone applying digital knowledge to real world challenges and use of AI tools.

Yashoda AI Abhiyan is a pioneering national campaign dedicated to make Artificial Intelligence education accessible, inclusive and safe for women as well as disadvantaged groups across India. By bridging the digital divide, YASHODA AI promotes responsible technology use, digital safety and ethical AI Literacy, enabling women to participate confidently and implicitly in a rapidly evolving tech-driven world. As India’s first large-scale gender-tech literacy model, YASHODA AI is not just teaching technology, it is building resilience, fostering equality and preparing women to lead in the AI-powered world.

The principal appreciated the convener, Dr. Seema Malpotra, for putting her tireless efforts in organizing such informative programmes and all the committee members Dr. Usha Devi, Dr. Ramesh Chander, Prof. Sukhvinder Kaur and Prof. Komal Bangotra for their valuable contribution in the smooth conduct of the event. The event was culminated with the formal vote of thanks presented by Dr. Pallavi Jamwal.

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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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