BANDIPORA: In a bid to promote accessible education for all, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), in collaboration with the Education Department Bandipora, on Wednesday organized a comprehensive awareness programme on the Open Schooling system and centrally sponsored scholarship schemes at the Mini Secretariat, Bandipora.

The event was presided over by Dr. Arif Jan, Deputy Director Academics JKBOSE,  and was attended by  Assistant Director JKBOSE  Dr. Aliya Qayoom, Deputy CEO Bandipora, Dr.G.M.Pujoo, along with principals, ZEOs, HOIs of various institutions, parents, and other concerned stakeholders.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Arif Jan discussed various aspects of open schooling, emphasizing its importance in supporting out of school children. He outlined how the Open Schooling system can provide an alternative chance for these children to continue their education, thus contributing to the goal of universalization of elementary education. 

Dr. Arif Jan also elaborated on the role of the National Education Policy (NEP) in shaping a more inclusive education system, in alignment with the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring quality and equitable education for all.

He also spoke about several key educational reforms, including SSA (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan), RMSA (Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan), and samagra Shiksha, highlighting the critical role they play in achieving educational equity. Dr.Arif also deliberated on the importance of enhancing the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), emphasizing that increasing the GER is crucial to ensuring that more children have access to quality education.

Dr. Aliya Qayoom, Assistant Director JKBOSE, presented insights into the various centrally sponsored scholarship schemes available for students. She underscored the importance of spreading awareness about these scholarships to ensure that all eligible students have the opportunity to benefit from financial assistance in their academic journey. Earlier welcome address was presented by DyCEO Bandipora Dr. G. M. Pujoo while as vote of thanks was presented by Zonal Education Officer, Zone Quilmuqam.

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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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