AWANTIPORA: The Internal Quality Assessment Cell, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today met under the chairmanship of Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo and reviewed progress made on different matters including Academic Audit, Compliance with guidelines of regulatory bodies, Energy audit, accreditation processes among others.

The meeting was attended by Prof A H Moon, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof A Wahid, Registrar, Mr. Sameer Wazir, Finance Officer, Prof Shiekh Javid, Dean Research, Dr Ruman Bashir, CoE, Prof Pervez Ahmad Mir, Director CIED, Dr Peer Bilal Director DIQA, Industry representatives including Mr. Faiz Ahmad Bakshi, Alumni representative, Mr. Hilal Ahmad Khanday and others.

In his address, Prof Romshoo stressed on quality teaching and research and said that Institutions have to align their strategic plans with future demands. He said that strong Academia-Industry collaborations in curriculum development, internship opportunities shall pave the way for producing an Industry Ready workforce skilled in IR 4.0 and Web 3.0 technologies.

Important issues discussed in the IQAC included Integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in academics, Dual majors, One University One Data and many more. Prof Romshoo said that in the era of data driven decision making the importance of standard and reliable data can't be over emphasized. He said that one university one data aims at providing real time data and thereby lead to efficient and effective decision making at different levels. On IKS, he said that traditional knowledge systems have rich repositories of valuable practices, methods which can contribute towards finding solutions to problems such as climate Change, energy conservation and realizing of SDGs. The meeting was coordinated by Dr Peer Bilal.

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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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