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RAJOURI: Anice Joseph Chandran, Joint Secretary, NCCF, Government of India and Central Nodal Officer of PM SHRI Schools for District Rajouri visited different schools in the border district today. She was accompanied by State Coordinator PM SHRI Schools, Fayaz Ahmed Fayaz. Chief Education Officer, Mohammad Hafiz also accompanied the team during the visit.

During the visit, the Central Nodal Officer conducted a comprehensive review of the functioning and implementation of the PM SHRI scheme in the district. She inspected Government Higher Secondary School Bajabain, Government Higher Secondary School Bhawani, Government Higher Secondary School Dhangri and Government Higher Secondary School Langer, assessing infrastructural development, academic performance and innovative initiatives undertaken under the PM Shri School scheme.

Expressing satisfaction over the overall performance of the institutions, she stressed on effectively translating the vision of the Prime Minister under the PM SHRI initiative into reality. She appreciated the visible improvements in infrastructure, quality of teaching-learning processes and the adoption of innovative and student-centric practices.

While interacting with students and staff members, she emphasized that the benefits under the PM SHRI scheme must reach every eligible student. She further stressed the importance of organizing guest lectures by professionals from diverse fields to provide students with practical exposure, career guidance and real-world insights.

 Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma also met the visiting officer at Government Higher Secondary School Dhangri and held detailed discussions on the effective implementation of the PM SHRI scheme in the district. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the inclusion of Financial learning in schools to promote financial literacy among students from an early stage, enabling them to understand savings, investments and responsible financial management.

The Central Nodal Officer also highlighted the importance of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Coding into the school curriculum to prepare students for future technological advancements. She underlined that early exposure to emerging technologies would empower students to compete confidently in the rapidly evolving digital era.

State Coordinator PM SHRI Schools, Fayaz Ahmed Fayaz, briefed the visiting officer on the achievements and progress of PM SHRI Schools in the district, while Chief Education Officer Mohammad Hafiz presented a detailed overview of infrastructural upgrades, academic milestones and innovative practices implemented across PM SHRI institutions in Rajouri.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here