JAMMU: In line with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to promote experiential and skill-based learning, a 5-day workshop on “Sensitisation and Contextualisation of Guidelines for Implementation of Bagless Days in Local Languages” was organised by State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Divisional Office Jammu  from Oct 28 to  November 1, 2025, bringing together a consortium of thirty teachers, master teachers, headmasters and lecturers from across the Jammu Division.

The programme was organised by the Department of Art Education and Vocational Education, Academic Unit-I under the mentorship of Shantmanu, Financial Commissioner, Additional Chief Secretary and Director JKSCERT and the able guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Sindhu Kapoor, Joint Director, SCERT Jammu Division.

The workshop aimed to familiarise participants with the PSSCIVE, Bhopal guidelines on Bagless Days and contextualise them into local languages; Hindi, Urdu, Dogri and Gojri, for effective implementation in schools.

During the workshop, participants engaged in group discussions, case studies and project-based activities, designing school action plans, developing local activity models and contextualising Bagless Days guidelines through field-based tasks.

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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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