SRINAGAR: In line with the commitment of Omar Abdullah led government to provide jobs to unemployed educated youth of Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood approved proposal of an advertisement of 575 vacant posts of 10+2 Lecturers under direct quota  in 24 streams of School Education department for recruitment.

These posts, vacant from several  years, have been referred to Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) for recruitment under fast track basis to address the pressing need of qualified teaching staff for higher secondary institutions.

Speaking on this remarkable development, Sakeena Masood maintained that our government is committed to the promises made to public, especially educated youth. “Within fifteen days of our government formation, we have taken  decision to address the long pending demands of educated youth”, she stated, adding  that the  recruitment process for these posts will begin shortly and recruiting agency has been tasked to complete the process within time bound manner.

The Minister further said that other departments have also been asked to consolidate the number of vacant posts, both gazetted and non-gazetted,  so that they can be sent to recruiting agencies for filling at the earliest. She added that other issues like timely promotion of Principals, in-charge Lecturers, Teachers, Masters and other staff is also been looked into. Directions have been given for timely conduct of DPCs for career progression of the employees, she added.

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