DODA: Marking a major development in educational infrastructure in the region, School Education Department Doda and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) today signed a lease to establish the latter's Campus at Gandoh. The agreement transfers 10.25 acres of land to KVS, marking the beginning of the establishment of a new Kendriya Vidyalaya in the region.

The move, guided by Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh and Director School Education Jammu Ashok Sharma is aimed at improving access to high-quality education in a region previously underserved in terms of educational facilities.

The initiative has also received strong backing from local political representatives, including Member of the Legislative Assembly Daleep Singh Parihar underscoring a united effort from both local and regional authorities.

The land lease agreement was formally executed at the office of Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Gandoh, Arun Badyal, where the official handover of the documents took place.

The Chief Education Officer Mohammad Hafiz oversaw the proceedings, reflecting the importance of the initiative for the district's educational landscape. Principal of Higher Secondary School Gandoh and the Principal of the proposed Kendriya Vidyalaya, were present to lend their support to this historic agreement.

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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