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

SRINAGAR: Social Welfare Department (SWD), SANKALP-HEW Srinagar, has commenced series of “Career Counselling Programme” with its first session at Government Polytechnic for Women, Bemina, with the objective of empowering young women through career guidance, awareness, and access to educational and professional opportunities.

The initiative aims to guide female students in making informed career choices, identifying their strengths and interests, exploring emerging employment opportunities, and understanding the various avenues available for higher education, skill development, entrepreneurship, and self-employment.

The sessions were addressed by a Senior Faculty member from the University of Kashmir, Prof. Dr. Seema Singh, Department of Botany who provide students with valuable insights into career planning, professional growth, and the skills required to succeed in an increasingly competitive job market. The initiative also seeks to encourage young women to pursue their aspirations with confidence and become financially independent and self-reliant.

The programme reflects the commitment of the Social Welfare Department, Srinagar, towards promoting the holistic development of women and girls by facilitating access to information, guidance, and opportunities that contribute to their social and economic empowerment.

Er. Imtiaz Ahmad Shaw, Principal, Government Polytechnic for Women appreciated the Department of Social Welfare for conducting the session and encouraged the students to utilize such platforms for building successful and self-reliant careers. The institution reaffirmed its commitment to providing an enabling environment for women’s education, skilling, and empowerment.

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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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