In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

DODA: The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Doda organised a one-day orientation programme and seminar at Government Higher Secondary School (HSS) Bharath and High School (HS) Bhelli today, focusing on the Holistic Progress Card (HPC) and the mental health and well-being of students and teachers. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Principal, DIET Doda.

The programme was attended by the Heads of Institutions (HoIs) of Cluster Bharath, with around 60 teachers participating in the orientation and interactive sessions. The programme aimed to sensitise educators about holistic assessment practices and strengthen awareness regarding the importance of mental health, emotional well-being and a supportive school environment.

During the programme, DNO DIET Doda Zakia Khanum conducted awareness activities and interacted with students and teachers at GHS Bhelli and GHSS Bharath. She highlighted the significance of mental health and emotional well-being and emphasised the need to create a safe, supportive and positive environment conducive to the overall development of students and teachers.

DNO INSPIRE-MANAK Zahid Ahmed (Lecturer) also sensitised the participants about the INSPIRE-MANAK programme, its objectives and the important role of schools in promoting innovation, creativity and scientific temperament among students.

The interactive sessions provided teachers an opportunity to deliberate on various aspects of holistic assessment, student well-being and balanced academic development, with emphasis on nurturing the cognitive, emotional, social and overall development of learners.

The programme concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening school-level initiatives aimed at promoting holistic assessment, mental health awareness, innovation and the overall well-being of students and teachers.

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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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