KATRA: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) successfully organised a three-day Introductory Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Universal Human Values” under the PM-USHA initiative. The event was organized in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and conducted by the NCCIP AICTE Team.

The event featured insightful sessions conducted by NCCIP members of the AICTE Team Dr. Priya Darshni and Dr. Manisha Gupta. NCCIP member Er. Manu Rajput was present as an Observer during the FDP for the smooth execution of all the sessions. NCCIP members Sh. Jitender Narula and Dr. Charanjeet Madan were the Regional Coordinators of the FDP.The FDP aimed to instill human values in educators, fostering ethical and moral development in teaching.

Participants from SMVDU, Cluster University, Jammu, Central University of Jammu, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), and various other Government degree Colleges attended the program, gaining valuable insights into the integration of human values in education. The initiative aligns with AICTE’s vision to promote value-based education across academic institutions in India.

The Programme was organised by Universal Human Value cell and Academic Affairs Section of SMVDU with Prof. (Dr.) Balbir Singh (Dean Academic Affairs, SMVDU) and Dr. Kamaldeep (Assistant. Professor, School of Electrical Engineering, SMVDU) as Coordinators.  Dr. Shafaq Rasool (Associate Dean Academic Affairs), Dr. Bharat Bhushan Jindal (Associate Dean Academic Affairs), Dr. Madhu Mangal Chaturvedi as Local Co-Coordinators, Dr. Pooja Sharma, Dr. Amit Sinha and Dr. Anil Bhardwaj ensured the smooth execution of the FDP.

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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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