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

BARAMULLA: In a significant step towards strengthening educational infrastructure in border areas, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was today formally signed for a CSR-approved project titled “50 Smart Classrooms for Government Schools in Border Villages of Uri Sub-Division.”

The project, funded under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of NHPC, entails a total financial outlay of ₹123.444 lakh, with an initial allocation of ₹50 lakh earmarked for the financial year 2025–26.

The MoU was signed by the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa in the presence of Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Uri, Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Baramulla, GGM (HOP) and GGM (CSR) of Uri Power Station, and the Head of CSR & SD Department, Uri Power Station.

The project aims to establish 50 smart classrooms in government schools located in border villages of Uri Sub-Division, thereby enhancing digital learning facilities and improving the quality of education in these remote areas. The initiative is expected to play a pivotal role in bridging educational gaps and promoting inclusive, technology-enabled education in the border belt of Baramulla district.

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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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