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JAMMU: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu was privileged to host Shri S.K. Garg, Airport Director, Jammu, for a special visit to its campus. Shri S. K. Garg was warmly received upon arrival and given an extensive tour of the Institute, showcasing its state-of-the-art classrooms and the renowned Nalanda Library.

During his visit, Shri S.K. Garg, Airport Director, Jammu, engaged in fruitful discussions with Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, exploring synergies between IIM Jammu and the Airport Authority of India. The discussions focused on fostering collaborative opportunities, including potential partnerships that would provide IIM Jammu students with hands-on exposure to airport management and operations. This alignment is expected to create valuable learning experiences while driving mutual growth and innovation.

Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu emphasized the importance of fostering synergies between educational institutions and industry leaders to provide students with real-world experiences and enhance their learning outcomes. Shri S.K. Garg, Airport Director, Jammu expressed his admiration for the infrastructure and facilities at IIM Jammu, highlighting its commitment to excellence in education. 

On this occasion, Shri S.K. Garg, Airport Director, Jammuwas felicitated by Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu as a token of appreciation. This visit marks another step toward building strong collaborations that benefit both IIM Jammu and industry partners, strengthening the Institute’s commitment to bridging academia and industry for mutual growth.

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