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

UDHAMPUR: A Hyundai Professional Development Centre was today inaugurated at Government ITI Udhampur. Director Skill Development J&K O.P Bhagat inaugurated the Hyundai-ITI Tie-up as the Chief Guest in presence of guest of Honor Regional Head North Zone (HIML) Vinod Kumar.

The Programme started with lighting of the traditional Lamp by the Chief Guest & other guests. Joint Director Skill Development Jammu,  Arun Prakash, Chairman IMC ITI Udhampur, Members of IMC, Govt. ITI Udhampur, representatives of HMIL & others were present in the Programme.

 In his inaugural address, the Director Skill Development appreciated the initiative of setting up of the Hyundai Professional Development Centre at ITI Udhampur. “The inauguration of the Hyundai Professional Development Centre is a great step towards enhancing advanced skills with modern training techniques to benefit the students for better employment opportunities,” he noted and added it is wonderful to see such collaborations between industry leaders like Hyundai and educational institutions. This partnership will surely open up new opportunities for the trainees.

The Regional Head HIML (North) spoke about the Hyundai initiative and the Superintendent ITI apprised in detail about the achievements, Training Programme and various schemes being run in Government ITI Udhampur. Fareed Ahmed Sheikh, Drawing Instructor, ITI Udhampur presented vote of thanks.

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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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