NEW DELHI: The Resident Commission of the Jammu and Kashmir government organized a “samuhik charcha” as part of the Sadhana Saptah observance, which was held from April 2 to April 8 with extension upto April 10, 2026. The event was conducted in the Resident Commission office to review the activities related to the Karmayogi Portal.

The participation and response of the employees was encouraging which highlighted the success of the programme in promoting professional development and inter-departmental coordination.  The discussion included a structured review of the office's hourly progress with the employees being informed about the key courses under the programme. It emphasized their significance for professional development and capacity building.

The samuhik charcha provided a platform for open interaction, wherein the officials shared their experiences and discussed various issues faced while accessing and undertaking the courses. These issues were suitably addressed and the individual concerns were resolved on a one-to-one basis to ensure smooth participation.

The initiative aimed at enhancing awareness, promoting active engagement and enabling the employees to derive maximum benefit from the learning modules available on the Karmayogi Portal.

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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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