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

KATHUA: Commissioner Secretary Education, Ram Niwas Sharma, today visited Government High School Kadyala, a border-area school in Kathua district, under the Vibrant Village Programme. The visit focused on reviewing the academic environment, infrastructure, teaching-learning practices and overall functioning of the institution.

Bhawani Rakwal, Project Director, Samagra Shiksha; Rajesh Sharma, Deputy Commissioner, Kathua; Anil Salgotra , Joint Director VSK; Kewal Krishan, Chief Education Officer, Kathua; Phulail Singh Bandral, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Hiranagar; Anoop Kumar  Tehsildar, Hiranagar and other senior officers of Education Department and Samagra Shiksha, along with representatives of other concerned departments, were also present on the occasion.

During the visit, Commissioner Secretary reviewed the academic activities, student attendance, quality of teaching and overall administrative functioning of the school. He interacted with the teaching staff and offered valuable guidance for further strengthening academic standards and improving the overall functioning of the institution.

The officer also interacted with students, encouraging them to remain focused on their studies and make optimum use of the educational facilities available to them. The teachers shared their views regarding classroom teaching, students’ learning needs and the measures required to further improve the academic environment.

As part of the visit, Ram Niwas Sharma also visited Government Higher Secondary School Chakra, another border-area institution, where he reviewed the academic activities and functioning of the school and interacted with students and staff.

The visit reflects the Department’s continued focus on strengthening educational infrastructure, improving the quality of education and ensuring better learning opportunities for students in border villages under the Vibrant Village Programme.

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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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