KATRA: Divya Khajuria, a second-year student of the  Design Your Degree (DYD) program at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), has achieved the prestigious Elite+ Gold Badge by scoring 90% marks in the course Marketing and Management-I offered by IIT Kanpur. This recognition places her among the top performers in a nationally competitive NPTEL course.

The DYD program at SMVDU—built on the themes “Explore Today to Shape Tomorrow and Master Your Vision”—is a contemporary, student-centric learning model. It enables learners to explore multiple disciplines, identify their strengths, and customise their academic trajectory according to their interests and career goals.

Divya’s accomplishment reflects both her academic excellence and the flexibility and rigor fostered by the DYD framework. The university congratulates her on this significant achievement and encourages students to continue leveraging the opportunities offered by the program.

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
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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