SRINAGAR: Director School Education Kashmir, Naseer Ahmad Wani today chaired an important review meeting in Srinagar to assess the overall educational status of the district. 

The meeting was attended by Personnel Officer Dr. Iqbal Hussain Mir, Joint Director, Muhammad Mushtaq, Chief Education Officer Srinager, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Bhat and all Zonal Education Officers of the district.

During the meeting, CEO presented a detailed briefing on the ongoing activities, administrative functioning and the progress of various educational initiatives across the district.

While addressing the officers, Director laid special emphasis on strengthening foundational learning of students. He said that primary education is the backbone of our entire academic system.  "If we build strong foundations in the early grades, the outcomes at higher levels will automatically improve",  he remarked.

Wani further urged the officers to thoroughly review all preparations for the upcoming academic session and submit complete details to the Directorate through concerned Chief Education Officers.

He directed all concerned officers of Kashmir Division to personally visit every school within their jurisdiction, assess facilities and promptly inform the Directorate regarding required interventions.

While reviewing key issues such as PARAKH, New Enrolments, infrastructure gaps and the National Achievement Survey (NAS), Director instructed officers to resolve  bottlenecks at their level and ensure 100% effective monitoring system through regular school visits.

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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