In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

NEW DELHI: The Centre for NaMo Studies (CNMS) has announced the selection of  teachers, professors and educators for the Viksit Bharat Shikshak Award 2026. The awardees have been selected pursuant to the recommendations of a jury constituted by the Centre for NaMo Studies. The awards will be conferred on National Teachers Day 2026.

The selected ten awardees from the all category include Prof. Lovely Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Rajkumari Indira Singh Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh; Prof. Payal Kanwar Chandel, Central University of Haryana; Prof. Raman Chadha, Chandigarh University ; Prof. Deepti Taneja, Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, University of Delhi; Dr. Amna Mirza University of Delhi; and Dr. Shreedevi Devindrappa Kalyan Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, Kalaburagi, Karnataka.

In the College category, the awardees are Dr. Alka Michael, Gargi College, University of Delhi, and Dr. Syed Mahrul Hasan, S.B. College of Law, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. The School category includes Ms. Krati Sharma, Principal, Vrindavan Public School, Dhorera, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, and Ms. Meenakshi Kaur, Kathak Teacher, Graphic Era Global School, Dehradun.

The Viksit Bharat Shikshak Award 2026 seeks to acknowledge educators whose dedication, academic leadership, innovative approaches and commitment to teaching contribute meaningfully to the development of India's education ecosystem and the larger vision of a Viksit Bharat. The awards will be presented in New Delhi on 3 September 2026 as part of the national seminar programme.

Commenting on the awards, Prof. Jasim Mohammad, Managing Trustee, Centre for NaMo Studies (CNMS) , said, “We received around 200 nominations from across the country, reflecting the dedication and excellence of India’s teaching community. Our Jury carefully evaluated each nomination on the basis of academic excellence, teaching, innovation, leadership and contribution to nation-building before selecting the awardees. The Viksit Bharat Shikshak Award is our humble effort to recognise and honour educators whose commitment to shaping young minds contributes to the vision of a developed and knowledge-driven India.”

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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