SRINAGAR: In order to evaluate the academic, administrative and infrastructural operations of the Colleges in accordance with regulatory norms, the Director Colleges Higher Education J&K, Dr. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir visited various Degree Colleges here. The Director visited Government Degree College (GDC) Soibug, GDC Eidgah, GDC Hyderpora and Government Women’s College Nawakadal and engaged in an insightful interaction with the staff members and students to gain insights into the educational standards, teaching methodologies and available facilities.

He deliberated on several pertinent issues and emerging opportunities within the Department of Higher Education. He laid particular emphasis on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the transformative potential it holds for the academic landscape.

Key areas of discussion included strategies to address the challenge of low student enrolment, promotion of research culture in undergraduate institutions, smooth rollout of the Fourth year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP), and the integration of diploma-holding polytechnic students into mainstream college education.

During the visit, meetings were held with the teaching staff and Admission/Academic Coordinators, wherein the Director reviewed the academic performance, teaching plans, internal assessments and student progression. He emphasized improving teaching quality, encouraging maximum student attendance, and boosting Skill development programs.

The Director also undertook a comprehensive campus tour of the colleges, visited the newly constructed academic blocks, classrooms and lecture halls. Director   colleges   instructed    the   Principals   to enhance the student presence and attendance to the colleges, by providing students with a rich academic and co-curricular environment. He also asked them to take measures against students falling short of attendance by notifying them and taking corrective measures as per statutory provisions.

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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