JAMMU: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu concluded the Three-Day Training Programme on Contract Management and Arbitration for NHPC with a valedictory ceremony marked by rich reflections, academic rigor, and positive participant feedback. The programme was designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of contemporary contract management practices and arbitration mechanisms, with a strong focus on practical applicability in professional settings.

Addressing the participants, Prof. Sanjeev Pathak, Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy (EE&C), IIM Jammu, thanked them for their active engagement and valuable feedback, assuring that the inputs would be used to further strengthen future programmes. He emphasized that the programme signifies the beginning of a long-term association between NHPC and IIM Jammu and highlighted plans to explore an advanced five-day cohort in the future.

The programme summary was presented by Dr. Naveen Goyal, Programme Director, IIM Jammu, who provided a comprehensive overview of the sessions, key takeaways, and learning outcomes achieved during the three days.

Designed to enhance participants’ understanding of contemporary contract management practices and arbitration mechanisms, the programme received highly positive feedback for its structured sessions, practical relevance, and engaging faculty. Participants appreciated the depth of discussions, clarity of concepts, and the faculty’s commitment to ensuring effective learning.The programme also provided a platform for peer learning and exchange of perspectives among participants from diverse professional backgrounds. The overall coordination, learning environment, and hospitality at IIM Jammu were widely commended.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Parvathy B., Programme Director, IIM Jammu, who expressed gratitude to NHPC, the participants, faculty members, and the organizing team for their wholehearted support and cooperation in making the programme a resounding success.

Overall, the Three-Day Training Programme on Contract Management and Arbitration was acknowledged as highly beneficial, well-coordinated, and impactful, reinforcing IIM Jammu’s commitment to delivering high-quality executive education and capacity-building programmes for public sector organizations.Coordinated by the Executive Education and Consultancy (EE&C) vertical of IIM Jammu, represented byShri Pardeep Saini, Program Officer, Business Development, EE&C; Shri Mohd. Arif, Executive; Ms. Rupali Jamwal, Junior Executive; and Shri Anil Singh, Executive Assistant, the programme reflects the institute’s unwavering commitment to developing future-ready leaders for India’s growth-oriented public sector enterprises through meaningful industry–academia collaboration.

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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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