KATRA: The Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDG) Cell of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University convened its first official meeting, marking a significant step towards institutional efforts for equity, inclusion, and support for underrepresented communities within the academic environment.

The meeting was chaired by Prof. Dr. Eswaramoorthy Muthusamy, who has taken charge as the Chairperson of the SEDG Cell. The SEDG Cell meeting attended by the members namely Dr. Kakokli Mazumdar Professor SoE, Ar. Aditya Singh, Associate Professor SALD, Dr. Kuldeep Raj Associate Professor SoM, Dr. Vivek Kumar Assistant Professor SoM and Mr. Vivek Kumar (Student Member) and Mr. Samir Vohra Deputy Registrar.Mr. Samir Vohra, in his role as Member Secretary, presented the agenda and delivered a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation on the UGC guidelines relevant to the functioning and objectives of the SEDG Cell.

His presentation highlighted policy frameworks, inclusive education strategies, and mechanisms for grievance redressal and student support.The deliberations had focused on identifying key challenges faced by socio-economically disadvantaged students, setting up mentoring systems, ensuring access to resources, and launching awareness drives and support schemes.

The Cell aims to create a nurturing environment where every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, has equal opportunity to thrive academically and personally.The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to inclusive growth and continuous support for marginalized student communities in the University.

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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