POONCH: In a significant step ahead of the nationwide launch of “Hamara Vidyalaya Hamara Swabhiman,” Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma, today released the banner of the initiative in his office. The programme is part of a historic campaign of the Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh (ABRSM), which will be implemented across more than five lakh schools in India on September 1, 2025.

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Ashok Sharma lauded ABRSM’s vision and described the initiative as a transformative step towards linking education with cultural values, pride in institutions, and nation-building. He emphasized that the campaign will inspire both teachers and students to treat schools not merely as centers of instruction, but as temples of learning and service to society.

As part of this landmark programme, lakhs of teachers and students across the country will take a collective pledge on five solemn vows under the banner of ABRSM. These vows stress pride in schools, dedication to holistic development, commitment to Indian culture and values, and responsibility towards the nation. The initiative is expected to be one of the largest educational mobilizations in India.

The banner release ceremony in Poonch was graced by several prominent educationists and ABRSM office bearers. Those present included Retired CEO Kishtwar Sudershan Kumar Sharma, Retired CEO Udhampur Narender Mohan Suri, Darshan Kumar, JK UT Senior Vice President and National Media Prakoshth Pramukh Jeevan Parkash, District President Sanjeev Kumar, District Secretary Sanjeev Dutta, along with Fayaz Ali, Bahadur Singh, Tariq Chugtai, Ravinder Dutta, Deepak Sharma, Ajay Maini, and Ravinder Varma.

The ABRSM leaders reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the success of the September 1 programme and called upon teachers and students across Poonch and the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir to participate enthusiastically. They highlighted that the collective pledge would rekindle the ancient guru-shishya tradition while preparing the young generation to contribute meaningfully to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

This banner release event in Poonch marks the local beginning of a historic campaign that will unite millions of teachers and students across the nation in a shared spirit of pride, responsibility, and dedication to education and nation-building.

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.

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