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

POONCH: Chief Education Officer Poonch Javed Gulshan today convened a meeting of Cluster Heads, School heads and Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs) here at DIET to review the functioning of educational institutions and discuss key issues concerning the overall development of the school education system.

Detailed deliberations were held on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, improvement of academic standards, strengthening of students’ learning outcomes and effective implementation of various educational initiatives launched by the Government.

The meeting also reviewed compliance with various departmental instructions and the timely completion of essential data-related activities, including U-DISE+, APAR IDs, board-related matters, statistical reports, Google Forms and the updating of teachers’ service and other relevant information. The CEO directed the concerned officers and institutional heads to ensure accuracy, completeness and timely submission of the required information.

Issues pertaining to Mid-Day Meal (PM POSHAN), expenditure management, proper utilisation of funds, institutional functioning and other administrative matters were also discussed in detail. The ZEOs and School Heads were directed to maintain transparency, accountability and efficiency in the implementation of departmental schemes. 

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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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