REASI: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Reasi, Nidhi Malik, convened a comprehensive review meeting with officers of the Education Department today to assess the overall functioning of the education sector in the district. The meeting focused on critical areas such as staff strength, school infrastructure, vocational education, student enrollment, and fund utilization.

The DDC asked the School heads and Heads of Departments (HODs) to work actively to identify and enroll out-of-school children to bring all of them into the formal education system by the end of the year. She also stressed the importance of opening bank accounts of students for scholarship disbursement and directed the department to coordinate with Tehsildars to expedite the process by helping students to obtain necessary documents.

Reviewing the academic performance for the 2024–25 session, DDC Malik observed that there is significant scope for improvement. She urged school principals to implement effective strategies to enhance academic outcomes and encouraged teachers to take active responsibility for ensuring quality education for every student. To address the needs of students with disabilities, she instructed the Education Department to collaborate with the District Social Welfare Officer to provide mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, and to organize special motivation and support camps to promote inclusive education.

Emphasizing sustainable infrastructure, the DDC directed the installation of solar energy systems in schools. She also asked the school heads to prepare PowerPoint presentations showcasing their schools’ infrastructure, academic performance, and fund utilization. Additionally, she instructed the Chief Education Officer (CEO) to organise exposure visits for students outside the district to broaden their learning experiences.

Regarding PM SHRI Schools, the DDC expressed satisfaction over the adequacy of infrastructure and expected commendable academic outcomes this year. She called upon all stakeholders to remain committed to the holistic development and success of students. Further, DDC Malik strictly prohibited the burning of waste within school premises and urged all institutions to adopt environmentally sustainable practices. The meeting was attended by CPO Narinder Kumar, CEO Deepak Kumar Gupta, DSEO Ashok Kumar, along with principals, ZEOs and other concerned officials.

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.

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