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

JAMMU: The Department of Library and Information Science, University of Jammu, in collaboration with INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, successfully organized a one-day awareness programme on ORCID and INFLIBNET services for scholarly communities. The programme was attended by about 135 participants viz - faculty members, Research scholars, and Library Professionals from various Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions of J&K. 

The Programme was organized under the supervision of Prof. Sangita Gupta, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences and Head, Department of Library and Information Science. 

The inaugural session was presided by the Chief Guest of the day, Prof. Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, University of Jammu and Prof R. L. Raina, Vice-chancellor, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Rajasthan delivered the inaugural address where the relevance of visibility and credibility of research output through the usage of various tools and services was discussed. 

Welcome address was given by Prof. Sangita Gupta and emphasized the importance of ORCID and INFLIBNET services in promoting research and academic excellence. The programme was anchored the research scholars Miss Pooja Rana and Mr Kumar Chitraketu. The technical sessions featured insightful presentations by Dr. Kannan P and Dr. Abhishek Kumar on ORCID, Shodhchakra, IRINS and various other INFLIBNET services.  

The sessions aimed to create awareness among researchers, scholars, and librarians about the benefits and applications of these services. In the valedictory session Prof Meena Sharma, Dean Planning and Development, was the Chief Guest. Prof Sangita Gupta, Head, DLIS welcomed the chief guest and briefed about the workshop .

The programme concluded with a feedback and vote of thanks by Mr. Ashwin Kumar Kushwaha.The session was anchored by Dr  Reenu Arti Thakur, Lecturer in the Department.

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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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