•  Reviews Functioning of Education Department

BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib on Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Education Sector at Mini Secretariat, Bandipora. During the meeting, a detailed presentation on the overall status of the Education Sector was presented by the Chief Planning Officer, highlighting the district profile, school enrolment, infrastructure status, DBT disbursement, learning outcomes, and progress under various schemes including Samagra Shiksha, District Capex, UT Capex, PM SHRI, and KGBVs.

The DC reviewed the overall functioning of the Education Department and discussed in detail the status of works being executed under different schemes. She passed a series of on-spot directions to the concerned officers for expediting ongoing projects and ensuring better delivery at the grassroots level.

The DC directed the Executive Engineers to adhere to timelines for completion of works taken up under District Capex, UT Capex, Samagra Shiksha, and other schemes and ensure that completed buildings are handed over to the concerned school authorities for use by students. She also instructed them to submit bills against released amounts and furnish lists of works requiring NOCs from the Forest Department and WUQMA.

She further directed submission of lists of schools lacking basic facilities including toilets, drinking water, and those buildings without truss or ceiling for inclusion under future plans. The DC also instructed the officers to provide updated details of out-of-school, dropout, and never-enrolled children identified under the Talaash Survey for necessary action.

The DC emphasized improving the quality of education, ensuring 100% enrolment and retention, and giving special focus to girl education and migratory children. She directed strengthening of monitoring and supervision at zonal levels to ensure transparency and timely execution of works. The meeting also reviewed the functioning of Atal Tinkering Labs, Vocational Labs, KGBVs, and other key initiatives under the education sector. The DC stressed that Atal Tinkering Labs be given preference for resource allocation and strengthening of innovation-oriented learning.

The DC appreciated the efforts of the department and called for renewed focus on infrastructure upgradation, learning outcomes, and inclusive education in all schools across the district. The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Bandipora Mohommad Maqbool; Chief Education Officer (CEO) Bandipora Altaf Hussain Tara; Dy. CEO, Dr. G.M. Pujoo; all Zonal Education Officers and Executive Engineers of PWD (R&B) Divisions of the district.

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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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