JAMMU/NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, under the exemplary leadership of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, was awarded the first prize for Excellence in Management Studies at the prestigious Government Achievements and Schemes Expo 2024. The event, organized by NNS Media Group, is being held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, from 20th July to 22nd July 2024, and saw participation from various reputed organizations, educational institutes including IIMs ranging from IIM Amritsar and IIM Raipur. IIM Jammu emerged victorious among all  the participating IIMs in the expo, clinching the first prize and showcasing its unwavering commitment to excellence in education and national development.

Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, expressed his happiness at the achievement, stating that the award is a recognition of the institute's relentless efforts towards achieving educational excellence and aligning with the national development goals. He emphasized that it reflects IIM Jammu's dedication to fostering an environment that nurtures future leaders who are equipped to contribute significantly to the nation's progress.

The IIM Jammu team, represented by Dr. Jai Kamal and Dr. Rambabu Lavuri, faculty, IIM Jammu, supported by Shri Shashank Mishra and Shri Arvind Kumar, staff, IIM Jammu garnered significant attention from school children, parents, aspiring college students, and entrepreneurial enthusiasts. The stall highlighted the institute's comprehensive layout and its pivotal role in nurturing future leaders. The wide footfalls and enthusiastic engagement of visitors were a testament to IIM Jammu's dynamic presence and its contributions to the field of management education.

The Government Achievements and Schemes Expo 2024 is renowned for its focus on various welfare and development schemes of Central and State governments, as well as Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). The event also featured concurrent exhibitions such as the International Agriculture & Horti Expo, World Organic Expo, and Food & Technology Expo, emphasizing critical areas including Ayushman Yojana, MSMEs, health, family welfare, rural and tribal development, financial institutions, power and energy conservation, and more.

IIM Jammu's participation in the Government Achievements and Schemes Expo 2024 underscores the institute's dynamic presence and its unwavering commitment to educational and entrepreneurial excellence. The recognition received at the event is a testament to the institute's ongoing efforts to contribute to the nation's growth and development.

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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.

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