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

SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Samagra Shiksha, in collaboration with the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), CEO Srinagar proudly continues its four-day assessment camp for children with special needs (CWSN) at GGHSS Kothibagh, Srinagar. Day 2 witnessed a significant turnout, with participation from Chief Education Officer Srinagar, Ms. Shabina Kysar; District Education Planning Officer, Ms. Anjum Raja; and experts from ALIMCO, along with numerous CWSN students, parents, special education teachers, resource persons, and counselors.

Ms. Shabina Kysar,CEO Srinagar engaged in one-on-one interactions with CWSN students and their parents, emphasizing the critical importance of these assessments. "We must ensure that not a single CWSN student, whether enrolled in school or not, is deprived of this opportunity," she stated during her address to the participants.

In her remarks, Ms. Anjum Raja DEPO Srinagar highlighted a significant milestone for this camp, noting that for the first time, counseling facilities have been provided to CWSN students and their families, enhancing the support available during the assessment process.

As of today, the camp has successfully assessed 300 CWSN students, offering vital evaluations for conditions such as locomotory impairment, hearing impairment, blindness, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, multiple disabilities, mental illness, and autism.

Parents expressed their gratitude to the organizers for facilitating this beneficial initiative in District Srinagar, underscoring the positive impact of such camps on the community. The assessment camp will continue over the next two days, striving to provide comprehensive support and resources to children with special needs and their families.

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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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