• DC hands over furniture to school provided under CSR initiative

UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai today visited Government Higher Secondary School Tikri and presented to the school a consignment of eco-friendly desks manufactured from recycled waste materials.

The Desks have been donated to the school by SBI cards and payment services Ltd and IPCA under Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. Joint Director Education Udhampur-Reasi Range, Jagdish Chander and Chief Education Officer Shubhash Gupta accompanied the DC.

Speaking at the event, the Deputy Commissioner congratulated the school administration, staff members and students. She lauded the commendable CSR efforts of SBI card and IPCA. She underscored the significance of such eco-friendly initiatives in strengthening the education system while simultaneously contributing to environmental sustainability.

The DC appreciated the dual focus of the initiative on effective waste management and enhancement of school infrastructure. She remarked that the provision of these recycled desks aims to create a better and more conducive learning environment for students, while also spreading awareness about recycling and sustainable practices.

She expressed hope that such initiatives would inspire greater community participation and corporate involvement in promoting education and environmental responsibility.

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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