KATRA: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), under the aegis of the UGC–Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), successfully concluded a One-Week Online Short-Term Training Programme (STTP) on “Development of E-Content & MOOCs”.

Coordinated by Dr. Prabhu Omer, the programme was designed in line with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and UGC guidelines to strengthen the digital pedagogical capabilities of faculty members across higher education institutions.

The six-day programme comprised 24 meticulously designed sessions, beginning with the fundamentals of MOOCs and e-content creation and advancing to specialized topics such as instructional design, multimedia integration, learning management systems, and the SWAYAM framework.

With 230 active participants representing 120 institutes and universities across 22 states, the initiative reflected a truly national character and academic diversity spanning 70 disciplines, including engineering, management, law, humanities, life sciences, computer science, and economics. Each day featured four structured sessions enriched with hands-on activities, assignments, and quizzes, ensuring both conceptual clarity and practical application.

Experts from reputed national institutions such as NIEPA, IGNOU, IIS (Deemed to be University) Jaipur, NCERT, NITTTR Chandigarh, Gujarat University, Ambedkar University, Jammu University and IIM Mumbai delivered sessions covering UGC MOOC guidelines, instructional planning, script writing, video recording and editing, portal management, digital assessment tools, and preparation of MOOC proposals for national platforms.

The valedictory ceremony marked the successful conclusion of the programme. Dr. Jatin Soni, Co-coordinator, presented the vote of thanks to UGC MMTTC for its support and to the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of SMVDU for supporting the programme. Prof. Supran K. Sharma, Director, MMTTC, SMVDU, highlighted the growing significance of MOOC development in today’s evolving academic landscape. 

The valedictory session was graced by faculty members from the School of Electrical Engineering, namely Prof. Bhola Jha, Dr. Ankireddy, Dr. T. Chiranjeevi, Dr. Kamaldeep, Mr. Shubham, and Mr. Akashdeep.The programme concluded with a call to participants to act as ambassadors of digital learning, committed to democratizing education, expanding access, and building a more inclusive, future-ready academic ecosystem.

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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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