JAMMU: Chief Education Officer Jammu, Ajeet Sharma along with Zonal Education Officer Rukhsana Kousar conducted an extensive tour of various government schools located within the Jammu Municipality to assess their functioning and the utilisation of Government-provided resources. During the visit, the CEO issued instructions to Heads of Institutions to maintain cleanliness in and around school premises and ensure a hygienic learning environment.

He also directed Principals to closely monitor staff attendance through the JK Attendance App and ensure data is also uploaded on the Smart Attendance App. Expressing displeasure over low student attendance in some schools, the CEO instructed Heads of Institutions to organise regular meetings with parents, community members and other stakeholders to ensure consistent student attendance.

Teachers were advised to align classroom content with the guidelines of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, promoting critical thinking, creativity and activity-based learning. The CEO emphasised that students should be encouraged to learn through hands-on experiences to improve comprehension. As part of the visit, the CEO also interacted with students and conducted a counselling session for Class 12 students at SRML Higher Secondary School, Parade, Jammu. The schools visited included Government Girls Higher Secondary School Nowabad, Government Boys Higher Secondary School Bakshi Nagar and SRML Higher Secondary School Parade, 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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here