SRINAGAR: The NSS Unit of Government Degree College (GDC), Ganderbal, on Thursday organized a one-day seminar on the theme “Role of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Nation Building and Constitutional Development” to commemorate the birth anniversary of the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.

The event was held under the patronage of Prof. (Dr.) Fouzia Fatima, Principal of the college, who also graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In her presidential address, Prof. Fatima highlighted the immense contributions of Dr. Ambedkar towards the upliftment of the downtrodden sections of society. She praised his visionary leadership in laying the foundations of a democratic, inclusive, and just India through the Constitution.

The seminar commenced with a warm welcome and opening remarks by Dr. Jamsheeda Akhter, Head of the Department of Urdu and NSS Programme Officer-I, who served as the moderator of the event. In her address, she paid rich tributes to Dr. Ambedkar and highlighted his invaluable contributions as a social reformer, jurist, and principal architect of the Indian Constitution. She emphasized how Dr. Ambedkar’s vision laid the foundation for an inclusive, democratic, and just society.

The highlight of the seminar was the thought-provoking and insightful lecture delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Gull Mohammad Wani, renowned academician and guest speaker. Dr. Wani engaged the audience with a detailed exposition of Dr. Ambedkar’s enduring legacy in constitutionalism, democratic governance, and social reform. He urged the students and faculty to draw inspiration from Dr. Ambedkar’s life and work in their pursuit of academic excellence and civic responsibility.

The seminar witnessed active participation from faculty members, NSS volunteers, and students who paid tribute to the life and work of Dr. Ambedkar through their presence and enthusiastic engagement.

The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Mansha Nisar, NSS Programme Officer-II, who expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, faculty members, students, and all participants for making the seminar a success. The seminar served as a meaningful platform to revisit the enduring relevance of Dr. Ambedkar’s ideas and to inspire young minds to carry forward his legacy of justice, equality, and constitutional morality.

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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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