• Pulwama, Samba, Budgam & Udhampur emerge top performing Districts in J&K; Dir Edu Kmr congratulates winning students, says committed to improve edu standards

SRINAGAR: The students of Jammu and Kashmir have exceptionally shone in the National Level Eco Hackathon held at NDMC Convention Centre, Delhi on 17th December, 2024, adding one more feather in the cap of Department of School Education Jammu & Kashmir. Two students from J&K came out with flying colors by bagging first two top positions at national level in Eco-creativity & Innovation Hackathon. With Humaira Showkat from HSS Danow Kulgam securing 1st Prize and Sheikh Anzar, HSS Fatehgarh Baramulla obtaining 2nd Prize.

Among Districts, Pulwama, Samba, Budgam and Udhampur emerged as top performers in Jammu & Kashmir; while students from Baramulla, Kulgam and Kupwara were selected for awards and presentation of their Novel and Innovative Ideas. Besides these, Jammu and Kashmir was also awarded for ranking among 5 top contributing states/UTs across the nation.

It is worth mentioning that the Eco Creativity and Innovation Hackathon is an initiative by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with Amazon Future Engineer and Pi Jam Foundation, and was launched on 5th June 2024 on ‘World Environment Day’. The Jammu and Kashmir team was headed by Director School Education Kashmir, Dr. G.N.Itoo, Director School Education Jammu and Project Director Samagra Shiksha J&K. Students, Teachers and Principals of selected schools also attended the felicitation ceremony.

The nationwide showcase was conducted at NDMC Delhi on 17th December, 2024 with 35 top ideas selected from a pool of 6.9 lakh participants. Key guests included Secretary Environment (MoeFCC), Secretary Education (GoI) and other key dignitaries from participating states. The Director School Education Kashmir, Dr. G.N.Itoo congratulated the students for their exceptional feat. He said, “we are committed to improve the standards of Education in JK and to develop an innovative ecosystem in our schools so that our students can become job providers in future instead of job seekers."

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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