JAMMU: Students from the Design Your Degree programme, University of Jammu, brought laurels to the institution by securing the second prize in the “Present a Model” category at the Smart Solution Exhibition 2.0 – Ekatva 2026 organised at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. Around 70 teams participated in the exhibition and presented innovative technological solutions.

The University of Jammu team showcased their project “Anubhav-X”, an immersive Virtual Reality (VR)-based temple experience that digitally recreates cultural and spiritual environments. The project enables users to virtually explore temple spaces and interact with various elements such as ringing the temple bell, thereby combining technology with cultural and interactive learning.

Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu, Prof. Umesh Rai congratulated the students for bringing pride to the institution and appreciated their efforts in integrating Virtual Reality with cultural heritage.

Prof. Alka Sharma, Director, Skill Incubation and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Centre (SIIEDC), University of Jammu, also appreciated the creativity and innovative approach of the students.

Prof. Jatinder Manhas, Associate Director, SIIEDC, extended his best wishes to the team and commended their hard work and innovative thinking. He encouraged them to continue developing impactful technological solutions that contribute meaningfully to society.

The winning team comprised Diya Rani, Kashvi Vaid, Vidhita Arora and Paridhi Mahajan, students of Design Your Degree Batch-2023, currently in Semester VI and pursuing B.Tech in Information Technology.

The team has also participated in an International Hackathon organised by Canadian University, Dubai, where they cleared the first round and secured the 79th rank among more than 2,000 teams worldwide in the second round. The team will next present their project Anubhav-X at AI Craft 3.1 to be hosted by Amity University.

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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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