SRINAGAR: The Minister of School Education, Higher Education, Social Welfare and Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Masood, today convened an introductory meeting of School Education Department (SED) at Civil Secretariat here to review the functioning of the department. During the meeting, Sakeena Itoo held detailed deliberations on various aspects of SED besides discussing issues and concerns of the department.

Addressing the officers, the Minister asserted that we need collaborative efforts for enhancing educational outcomes for students across the region. “Our primary goal is to ensure that every child receives quality education in line with requirements of today’s scientific and digital world”, Sakeena Masood asserted. She impressed upon all the stakeholders to work closely and in coherence with one another to identify issues and implement innovative solutions for them.

While reviewing the human resource related issues of the department, Sakeena Masood directed the Principal Secretary to identify vacant posts at all levels and refer them to recruiting agencies for filling at the earliest. She also asked both the directors to organise training modules for teachers in their respective divisions to ensure that educators are equipped with the latest pedagogical skills.

While reviewing the infrastructure and other related issues of the department, Sakeena Masood impressed upon both the Directors to upgrade facilities at all Girls Hostels. She also asked for creating facilities of basic amenities in all educational institutions on priority.

During the meeting, Sakeena Masood expressed commitment towards transparency and accountability within the department and directed all officers that delay of files will not be tolerated at all.  She remarked that education is an important sector which forms the core of societal development and we need to work with full commitment to ensure well being of our society.

The meeting among others was attended by Principal Secretary, School Education department, Chairman SCERT, Secretary JKBOSE, Director School Education Jammu/Kashmir, Project Director Samagra Shiksha and other senior officers of the School Education Department.

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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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