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KATRA: Student Induction Program-2024, inaugurated at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University to welcome newly admitted students across B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Design, B.A., B.Sc, BBA, Design your Degree,  MA, MBA and M.Sc and M.Tech programs.

The program commenced today at the Maitrika Auditorium where more than 500 students from pan India participated. Inaugural function started with Lamp lighting by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor,SMVDU, Prof. (Dr.) Pragati Kumar, Registrar, SMVDU, Sh. Ajay Kumar Sharma and Deans of various streams and recitation of SarswatiVandana by students.

Addressing the students, Chief Guest, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SMVDU, Prof. (Dr.) Pragati Kumar extended his congratulations to the new batch and emphasized the diversified curriculum of choices of subjects in all branches to be opted as an advantage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and shared his vision with new students inspiring them to take challenges in life.

Three programs namely B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing, BioTech and Bachelor of Design along with Design your Degree program starting from this academic session. Four Year UG program (FYUP) as per NEP2020 also starting from this academic session. Prof. Balbir Singh, Dean of Academic Affairs and  Chairman , Student Induction Program ,extended a warm welcome and motivated students to embark on their  higher education journey with enthusiasm.

Prof. RK Mishra, Dean, Students Welfare, Prof. K R Jha, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Prof. AhsutoshVashist, Dean, Faculty of Management, Dr. AK Das, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences greeted students with their welcome notes of warm gestures. Further, senior students of University mesmerized audiences by their group singing and Bhangra performance. The newly admitted students took an oath comprising ten principles, formulated by former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, emphasizing values such as integrity, humanity, nationalism, and good citizenship.

The event was organized by Academic affairs Section and Universal Human Cell, coordinated by Dr. Bharat Bhushan Jindal, Dr. Anil Kr Bhardwaj, DrKamaldeep, DrMadhuMangal, Dr Amit Kr Sinha, Dr Varun Dutta and various student volunteers from the different streams of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. Organizing Secretary of the Program, Dr. Pooja Sharma, Asstt. Professor from the School of Computer science  and Engineering delivered the Vote of Thanks, concluding the event on a positive note.

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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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