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

JAMMU: The Central University of Jammu SWAYAM-NPTEL Local Chapter has again been awarded A Grade in the recently declared results of the online courses offered by SWAYAM NPTEL. In addition to this achievement 36 students have been awarded Gold Medals, 83 students got Silver Medals and 219 students have achieved Elite Certifications in the recently declared results of the Session  July- December  2024. On the basis of this performance, the Local Chapter of NPTEL Central University of Jammu has got this distinction, wherein10 students have been ranked among top 1% , 5 students have been ranked among top  2% and 12 students among top 5 % across the country.

The National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) is a joint venture of the IITs and IISc, funded by the Ministry of Education (MoE) Government of India, and was launched in 2003. SWAYAM NPTEL has been offering self-study courses across engineering, humanities and science streams for more than a decade. SWAYAM NPTEL offers online certification for its courses by which the students get an opportunity to earn a certificate from the IITs or IISc Bangalore.

The Vice Chancellor Central University of Jammu, Prof.  Sanjeev Jain congratulated all the students and faculty for achieving this milestone and achieving ‘A’ Rating getting a grade as well as being listed among top 100 institutes across the country. Prof Jain further remarked that this is a major encouragement to all of our efforts to provide our students with the best resources to expand their knowledge beyond the classroom. He also appreciated Dr J N Baliya SPOC, SWAYAM NPTEL CU Jammu for putting up his sincere efforts in this direction.

Sharing this achievement Dr J. N Baliya informed that Central University of Jammu SWAYAM NPTEL Local Chapter, which is active since 2017, has been facilitating the NPTEL technology courses offered through online platforms. He further added that SWAYAM NPTEL enables the students and faculty to gain valuable skills through the programs designed and delivered by the experienced IIT and  IISc Bangalore faculty through  online courses in different technology and Social science & humanities disciplines. Dr Baliya has been invited for a Felicitation Ceremony at IIT Kanpur for receiving this recognition on the coming 1st March 2025. 

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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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