• Says Centre will play pivotal role in capacity building, training, professional support for teachers

KULGAM: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today virtually laid the foundation stone of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Centre of Excellence at Kulgam, marking a significant step towards strengthening teacher education and academic infrastructure in the district.

MLA Kulgam, M.Y Tarigami; Project Director Samagra, Bhawani Rakwal; Director School Education Kashmir, other senior officers of school education department and district administration Kulgam were also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister highlighted the government’s commitment towards enhancing the quality of education by upgrading institutional facilities and promoting professional development of teachers. She said that the DIET Centre of Excellence will play a pivotal role in capacity building, training and continuous professional support for teachers, ultimately benefiting students across the district.

The Minister highlighted that the new DIET campus will be equipped with modern infrastructure and academic resources aimed at fostering innovation, research, and best practices in pedagogy. She added that investment in teacher education is fundamental to achieving long-term educational reforms and improving learning outcomes.

MLA Kulgam, M.Y Tarigami also addressed the gathering on the occasion virtually. He added that it’s commitment of Government to upgrade infrastructure, adding that upgrading educational standards leads to overall development of the society.

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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