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

SRINAGAR: In a massive demonstration of community engagement and trust in the education system, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir successfully organized Mega Parent–Teacher Meetings (PTMs) across the Kashmir Division, witnessing participation of over 5,05,489 stakeholders, including parents, students and teachers, across 6424 schools in a single day.

To ensure effective implementation and quality engagement, Director School Education Kashmir,  Naseer Ahmad Wani, conducted early morning surprise visits to several schools in district Srinagar. The Director visited Government Girls Higher Secondary School Khanyar, where he interacted with parents and students. Parents expressed satisfaction with the academic arrangements and learning environment being provided to their children.

Continuing his inspection, the Director also visited several middle-level schools. At Middle School Khalifapora, he assessed students’ learning levels and emphasized the need for making PTMs more meaningful, result-oriented and focused on student outcomes. Later, Wani monitored PTM proceedings across all districts through video conferencing.

Further strengthening field-level outreach, Personnel Officer DSEK, Dr. Iqbal Hussain Mir participated in the PTM at HSS Kokernag, where he held detailed interactions with parents and students, focusing on academic performance, institutional functioning and student development.

During these engagements, parents appreciated the Department’s efforts while also sharing feedback and concerns. Naseer Ahmad Wani , gave a patient hearing and issued on-spot directions to Chief Education Officers (CEOs) and Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs) for immediate redressal of genuine issues.

Expressing satisfaction over the overwhelming response, the Director stated that such large-scale participation reflects growing trust, accountability and strengthened school-community linkage across Kashmir Division. He urged parents to continue active involvement in their children’s education to ensure holistic development and improved learning outcomes.

The unprecedented participation of over 5 lakh stakeholders stands as a testament to the department’s commitment towards inclusive, transparent and student-centric education governance.

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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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