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JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary Higher Education, Dr. Rashmi Singh, today held an extensive internal budget meeting to finalise financial plans for the next financial year. The meeting brought together Registrars from universities across the Union Territory and representatives from grant-in-aid colleges.

During the discussions, Revised Estimates for 2024-25 and Budget Estimates for 2025-26 were outlined, focussing on the specific requirements of each institution. Special emphasis was placed on addressing placement arrears for major universities, including Jammu University, Kashmir University, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Rajouri and Islamic University of Science and Technology Awantipora. Additional support for three grant-in-aid colleges—Islamia College of Science and Technology, Gandhi College and Vishwa Bharti College Srinagar—was also prioritized.

One of the critical issues discussed was the provision of furniture for colleges with completed buildings, where such items were absent from the Detailed Project Reports. The meeting was attended by Director Finance, Director Colleges and other key stakeholders from the department. Registrars, principals and finance officers from the universities and colleges also participated.

The department aims to finalise the proposed budget and submit it to the Finance Department within two days. Dr. Rashmi Singh reiterated the commitment to equitable financial allocation, ensuring that all institutions receive the resources necessary to meet their objectives.

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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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