JAMMU:  Leadership for Effective and Accountable Financial Governance (LEAF-G) organized by Central University of Jammu (CUJ) and Northern Zonal Accountancy Training Institute (NZATI), Jammu for combined batches of Accounts Officers (JKAS, Probationers) Batch 2025, JKACC Batch 2024 and Ladakh ACC Batch 2024 concluded at NZATI, Jammu. This pioneering initiative aimed to equip officers with practical skills and ethical leadership capabilities under the mentorship of Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Central University of Jammu and supervision of Sh. Rajesh Talwar, Director Finance/Principal NZATI, Jammu.

The Programme was envisaged to strengthen leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities, integrating technology for transparent financial operations, promoting ethical governance and deepening understanding of core financial and technological frameworks and internal audit with case studies. The event witnessed participation of distinguished dignitaries and Resource Persons from academia, corporate and bureaucratic set-up including Sh. Pramod K Jain, IAS, Chairman, Arunachal Pradesh Administrative Reforms Commission (APARC), Sh. Youqub Ittoo, JKAS, Director General Funds, Sh. Rajesh Kotwal, JKAS Director Accounts and Treasuries, Jammu, Prof. Jaya Bhasin, Mr Shakeel Maqbool, ICAS, Dr. Asif Ali, Mr. Mudasir Malik, Internal Audit Officer, CAG, Jammu, Mr. Udit Mahajn, Dr. Shahid Mushtaq and Ms. Geetika Kohli eminent personality development trainer and officers from NZATI, Jammu including Aditi Sharma, JKAS, ⁠Sh. KK Raina, Accounts Officer, ⁠Sh. Jagteshwar Singh, JKAS, Smt. Meenakshi, JKAS and Sh. Hannaan Malik, JKAS.

During the valedictory session feedback was sought wherein participants expressed their enthusiasm and appreciation for the insightful sessions and the opportunity to enhance their leadership capabilities. Sh. Rajesh Talwar, Director Finance/Principal NZATI, Jammu and Ms. Deepshikha Sharma, Joint Director, Funds Organisation, Jammu, Government of J&K addressed the gathering during valedictory session.

The MDP organising team comprised of Prof. Jaya Bhasin, Dr. Shahid Mushtaq, Dr. Asif Ali faculty members from Central University of Jammu and along with faculty members of NZATI, Jammu Smt. Aditi Sharma, JKAS, ⁠Sh. KK Raina, Accounts Officer, ⁠Sh. Jagteshwar Singh, JKAS, Smt. Meenakshi, JKAS and Sh. Hannaan Malik, JKAS.  Earlier Prof. Jaya Bhasin welcomed the gathering for valedictory session and briefed about the activities conducted during these two days and Dr. Shahid Mushtaq proposed a formal vote of thanks. Prof. Jaya Bhasin conducted the proceedings of the programme and Sh. Sh. Hannaan Malik, JKAS and Smt. Meenakshi, JKAS coordinated certificate distribution.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here