JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) today organized an Orientation Programme for educators representing 15 zones of district Jammu. The programme was conducted under the aegis of the National Population Education Project, NCERT with a focus agenda on holistic student- welfare and adolescent well-being involving issues of population/ adolescent related themes.

Inaugurating the workshop, the Chairman JKBOSE, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh underscored the critical importance of adolescence as a transformative phase in a child’s life. He remarked that every child is a cosmos in itself, endowed with immense potential and inherent capabilities, adding that it is our collective responsibility to identify, nurture and draw out this potential in a constructive and meaningful manner.

Director Academics, JKBOSE, Dr. Parveen Singh in his key note address said that present era is characterized by rapid technological advancement. He emphasized the urgent need to equip teachers with innovative technological skills and contemporary pedagogical tools to effectively guide and handle adolescents in an informed and sensitive manner.

Dy Director Academics, Dr. Yasir Hamid Sirwal presented the formal welcome address, highlighting the importance of conducting such advocacy programmes for enlightened citizenry. He said guiding adolescents properly is an investment in developing future human resources.

The programme witnessed active participation from Principals, Lecturers, Masters and Teachers. The Resource Persons from School Education Department deliberated on key themes including: Adolescence Education Programme (AEP), School Health & Wellness initiatives under Ayushman Bharat, HIV/AIDS awareness, substance abuse prevention, Tobacco-free educational institutions and various student-centric schemes of JKBOSE. Academic Officer, Sugandh managed the proceedings of the event, while Academic Officer, Chander Kumar presented the vote of thanks.

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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