• Expert afrom PGI, Chandigarh; C-DAC Mohali etc addressed participants

JAMMU: Aryans College of Engineering, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh in association with the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) Teaching and Learning Academy, successfully conducted a one-week Faculty Development Program (FDP) from 2nd to 7th September 2024 on the topic “Telemedicine: The Technological Intervention in e-Health.”

Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group said that this FDP aimed to equip faculty members with the knowledge, skills and expertise necessary to harness the latest advancements in telemedicine, with a focus on AI, wearable devices, and other cutting-edge technologies.

Dr. Parveen Kataria, Director General of Aryans Group mentioned that the program enabled faculty to develop a deep understanding of telemedicine's core concepts, capabilities, and potential applications, while also addressing the benefits and challenges associated with these innovations.

Dr. JS Badhan, Coordinator, FDP said that already Telemedicine, the remote delivery of healthcare services via telecommunication infrastructure, is revolutionizing the healthcare sector. It allows healthcare providers to evaluate, diagnose, inform, and treat patients without requiring an in-person visit, making healthcare more accessible and efficient.

Expert resource persons from renowned institutions like PGIMER Chandigarh, C-DAC Mohali and Aryans Group of Colleges shared their insights during the program. A key highlight was the participants' visit to the Robotics Centre and Telemedicine Department of PGIMER Chandigarh, offering practical exposure to state-of-the-art telemedicine technologies. A total of 36 participants, including senior and junior faculty members as well as students from various institutions across Punjab, attended this FDP.

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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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