JAMMU: Additional District Development Commissioner Jammu Sher Singh chaired a meeting today at the Mini Conference Hall, DC Office to discuss the implementation of Supreme Court directions regarding the prevention of student suicides in higher educational institutions.

Chief Planning Officer Jammu Ajaypal Singh alongside other officers and representatives from key educational, medical, social welfare and allied departments attended the meeting. The meeting deliberated on the role and responsibilities of higher education institutions and line departments in ensuring student well-being.

Discussions focused on mental health support systems, early identification of stress indicators, counselling mechanisms and inter-institutional coordination. Emphasis was placed on adopting preventive, supportive and responsive measures aligned with the framework suggested by the National Task Force constituted by the Supreme Court.

The Chair stressed the need for a coordinated institutional approach to strengthen counselling services, awareness programmes and referral mechanisms, particularly in colleges, universities and hostels. Officials were directed to ensure strict adherence to guidelines, enhance inter-departmental coordination and submit actionable inputs for the formulation of a district-level action plan.

The meeting concluded with directions to all stakeholders to work proactively toward creating a safe, supportive and student-friendly academic environment across District Jammu.

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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