BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, held an interaction with teachers from different educational zones of the district at the VC Room, Mini Secretariat Bandipora, to review learning outcomes and the education scenario in the district. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner expressed concern over the declining literacy rate in the district. She also flagged poor performance of some schools in recent board examinations.

During the interaction, the DC emphasised effective implementation of NEP-2020, particularly Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), and highlighted the need to bridge communication gaps between parents and school administrations. Stress was laid on improving PTM participation, promoting co-curricular activities, reducing absenteeism through community mobilisation, and adopting best practices from well-performing schools.

The Deputy Commissioner urged teachers to lead change by focusing on career counselling and skill development, assuring full administrative support to improve learning outcomes and literacy levels in Bandipora.

During the interaction, the Deputy Commissioner invited inputs from teachers on strengthening academic standards and upgrading educational infrastructure in the district.Teachers offered valuable feedback and shared constructive suggestions to enhance teaching-learning processes and academic performance in schools.

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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