JAMMU: A comprehensive review meeting was convened today by the Chief Education Officer (CEO) to review key academic and administrative issues pertaining to the High Schools. The meeting was attended by Headmasters from across the District Jammu.

Detailed deliberations were held on the preparedness of students for the forthcoming Annual Examinations. The Chief Education Officer stressed the importance of timely completion of syllabus, proper academic planning and ensuring fair and smooth conduct of examinations. The status of school buildings post floods was also reviewed and headmasters were directed to ensure safety and security of school for students and staff.

Special emphasis was laid on the optimal utilization of grants under various components, including Non-Plan and Samagra Shiksha. The Chief Education Officer instructed all institutions to ensure judicious, transparent and timely utilization of funds strictly as per guidelines and  observing all codal formalities. The meeting further reviewed the implementation of the schemes under Samagra Shiksha, with directions to ensure effective execution of student-centric initiatives and maximum benefit to stakeholders.

The Chief Education Officer also highlighted the importance of proper updation and maintenance of academic, administrative, and financial records and directed institutions to maintain records meticulously for inspection and audit purposes.

Further, all Headmasters were directed to ensure improvement in school enrolment in the forthcoming academic session by actively involving School Management Committees (SMCs) and the local community through awareness and outreach activities to bring more children into the formal education system.

The meeting was also attended by Distt Education Planning Officer, Principal SRML HSS Parade Jammu and staff of CEO Office Jammu .The meeting concluded with directions to all concerned to ensure strict compliance with the instructions issued and to work collectively towards improving the overall quality of education in the district.

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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