BUDGAM: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Budgam today hosted a grand Alumni Meet 2025, bringing together former students from various batches for a day of celebration, reflection, and renewed connection with their alma mater.

Principal JNV Budgam, Devender Kumar Singh, in his keynote address, extended a warm and gracious welcome to all the alumni, acknowledging their journey from the school’s corridors to achieving remarkable heights in various professional fields across the nation. He emphasized the invaluable role of the alumni community as pillars of the institution. “Our alumni are the living testament to the values and education imparted at Navodaya Vidyalayas,” he  stated.

The Principal urged the former students to actively engage with the current pupil by sharing their thoughts, life experiences, and, most importantly, their success stories. He stressed that these real-life narratives serve as the most powerful source of motivation and encouragement for students, providing them with tangible role models and a clear vision for their future endeavours.

While sharing 'Success Stories’, Alumni unanimously credited the disciplined environment, holistic education, leadership opportunities, and the nurturing mentorship at JNV Budgam as the foundational cornerstone in shaping their character, resilience, and successful careers. The alumni expressed profound gratitude towards the school administration, particularly Principal and the dedicated staff, for organizing the meet.

The administration reaffirmed its commitment to making the Alumni Meet a regular and even more impactful fixture, with plans to establish a structured alumni association for sustained mentorship and support. The Alumni Meet concluded on a note of continued partnership, with alumni pledging their ongoing support to contribute to the holistic development of the institution and its students.

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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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