DODA: The National Education Policy (NEP) Utsav was enthusiastically celebrated today at the Resource Centre, MS Bun Doda, bringing together students, teachers, and parents to underscore the transformative goals of NEP 2020. The event particularly highlighted Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) and the crucial role of School Management Committees (SMCs) in the policy's successful implementation.

The celebration was honored by the presence of distinguished guests, including Anil Thakur, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mohammad Hafiz, Chief Education Officer, Doda, Chaman Lal, Zonal Education Officer, Doda, Kismat Singh Jaral, District Nodal Officer for Inclusive Education and Zonal Coordinators Inder Singh Rukwal (Zone Ghat) and Arif Hussain (Zone Doda). Special Education Teachers were also in attendance, reinforcing the commitment to inclusive education.

A key aspect of the Utsav was the distribution of aids and appliances to identified Children with Special Needs (CWSN), facilitated by ALIMCO. Both the Additional Deputy Commissioner and the Chief Education Officer stressed the importance of NEP 2020's objectives and the effective use of these distributed aids. Their remarks underscored the commitment to ensuring equitable educational opportunities for every child, empowering them to become literate, self-reliant, and productive contributors to society.

The event garnered significant positive feedback from both students and the wider community, who expressed their appreciation for the various schemes and initiatives launched by the Government under the comprehensive NEP framework.

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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