JAMMU: Government Polytechnic College Jammu, on Thursday organized a Technical Visit for the Students of 3rd Semester Electrical Engineering Department to Gladni Grid Station. The morning visit was flagged off by the Principal Er Arun Bangotra   in presence of HoD Electrical Engineering Department Er Manjeet Singh.  

During the visit students were briefed that the total capacity of the Grid station is 710 MVA. They were further acquainted with different Electrical equipment installed and used in the grid station for Transmission and Protection. The students explored the grid station and its working under the guidance of Er Sumeet Gupta AEE, JKPTCL, TLMD-II and Er Bandana Manhas AE, JKPTCL, TLMD-II.

Students were acquainted with working the principle and applications of each equipment. They learnt about how electrical Power is received at 220 KV Voltage and the Voltage is stepped down with the help of step down Transformer in various stages and further distributed to consumers with the help of Sub Transmission System. Er Himanshu Bakshi and Er Vicky Sharma, faculty Electrical Engineering Department accompanied the Students during the Technical Visit.

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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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