JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce, Vikramjit Singh today addressed the valedictory session of two day’s training cum workshop program on AI, organised by Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Jammu in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Jammu.

Director, Industries and Commerce, Jammu, Dr. Arun Kumar Manhas; Prof. Bijoy H Boruah and Dr. Amitash Ojha from department of Humanities and Social Science, IIT Jammu, other faculty members, scientists, research scholars and large number of students were also present on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, the Commissioner Secretary highlighted the need of capacity building exercises with changing dynamics in working environment. He urged the participants to upgrade their existing skill sets to cope up with the emerging demands.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Arun Manhas emphasised on how Data Analytics and AI is revolutionizing e-governance in serving citizens with unprecedented efficiency and transparency. He further encouraged the participants to apply the learning on their day to day assignments.

On the occasion, the Commissioner Secretary also distributed certificates among participants. Pertinently, the workshop commenced on 29th January and primarily covered the topics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Advanced MS Excel operations and their application in governance. More than 70 Participants attended the training program.

The training programme was aimed at skill development and capacity building of officers and officials of the department in alignment with the increasing demand of data analytics and AI in governance. The training cum workshop was set to empower the participants with cutting-edge skills in leveraging AI with MS Excel and enhancing data preparation and analysis skills for its further application in data-driven decision making. Based on the learning from the program, the participants gave group presentations on the various topics relevant to governance in AI.

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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.

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