NOIDA: ICSD and Lernow Skills Council proudly hosted a special Honorary Doctorate Convocation today at Hotel Fortune Noida under the guidance of Dr. Ranjit Roy, Director of ICSD and LSW and Ms. Sabitri Roy, Chairman of ICSD and LSW. The event was held to recognize and celebrate the exceptional achievements of Dr. Aswinkumar Ramadas and Dr. Sujit Varghese, who were both awarded Honorary Doctorates.The convocation was a gathering of distinguished guests and luminaries from various fields. Among those in attendance were Dr. Rohit Koul, Director and CEO at People's Hut Foundation and Chief Patron of ICSD and Lernow Skills Council. Dr. Rohit Koul was joined by Dr. Anmolika Watal and Dr. Swaranveer Singh Jaral. 

Dr. Anmolika Watal Who is a dynamic Healthcare Professional with more than a decade experience in the field of Healthcare, Medical Ops, and Academics. She holds a B.D.S degree along with a PG in Hospital Administration and Ph.D. In Hospital administration and is currently working at MMU Medical College Quality Department, Ambala and has also been training people in healthcare programs and Delivery. 

Dr. Swaranveer Singh Jaral who is an Engineering Postgraduate with Ph.D. in Energy Management and is known for his social work activities as he heads Humanity Aid NGO. Swarnveer is also a political reformer and holds a chair of State General Secretary Youth Congress at Jammu and Kashmir. 

Dr. Aswinkumar Ramadas was awarded with the Honorary Doctorate, He is a Graduate Civil Engineer with post graduation in Management and Project Management is  presently working with The Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning at the  Kingdom of Bahrain. He has overall industry and academic experience of 30 years in the field of civil engineering both in India & abroad.His qualifications include BTech, MBA, MSc PMP and has been proactively engaged in the research of soil & foundation. 

Similarly, Dr. Sujit Varghese also received his Honorary Doctorate in recognition of his outstanding commitment and profound influence. Dr. Sujit Varghese has done MCA, MBA(HR) PMP, Scrum Master and  has also been the Director of Cognizant Technology Solutions. He has a rich diversified experience of more than 22 years primarily in the field of IT and that includes 9 yrs in USA & couple of years exp in Mexico, Japan, Middle East & Thailand. He is currently Serving as APAC delivery head in the Artificial Intelligence team at Cognizant. His efforts have led to remarkable advancements and have set a high standard of excellence in the field of Information Technology. 

The collaboration between ICSD and Lernow Skills Council underscores their shared commitment to acknowledging and promoting excellence. The organizations believe that recognizing such achievements is crucial for fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.The event concluded with a felicitation ceremony, where both Dr. Ramadas and Dr. Varghese expressed their gratitude and shared inspiring words with the audience. The convocation served as a testament to their hard work and a celebration of their lasting legacy.

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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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