In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: The NSS Campus Unit-I, University of Jammu organised a ‘Parisar Swachhata Abhiyan’ at the backside of the Social Science Block  with the participation of more than 30 NSS volunteers from different departments who had joined NSS under Campus Unit-I. The initiative reflected the volunteers’ commitment to cleanliness, environmental awareness and social responsibility.

The cleanliness drive was conducted under the mentorship of Prof. Umesh Rai, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu, whose continued encouragement of student-centred and socially meaningful initiatives has strengthened the spirit of service and civic responsibility on the campus.

The programme was organised under the guidance of Prof. Vishav Raksha, Convener, NSS Campus Units, University of Jammu, who appreciated the initiative and emphasised the importance of student participation in promoting cleanliness, environmental awareness and social responsibility.

Dr. Hema Gandotra, Programme Coordinator, NSS Campus Units, University of Jammu, lauded the efforts of the volunteers and encouraged them to continue contributing towards a cleaner, greener and healthier campus.

The event was organised by Prof. Shallu Sehgal, Programme Officer, NSS Campus Unit-I, who actively participated in the cleanliness drive. She appreciated the enthusiastic participation of the students and highlighted that cleanliness is not merely an activity but a collective responsibility and a way of life.

The primary objective of the Parisar Swachhata Abhiyan was to promote cleanliness and sensitise students to the importance of maintaining a neat, green and healthy campus environment. During the drive, volunteers cleaned the designated area and conveyed the message that cleanliness is a shared responsibility and an essential aspect of responsible citizenship. The programme also encouraged students to take an active role in maintaining their campus and inspired them to adopt cleanliness as a regular habit.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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