JAMMU: A six-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP), under the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP), successfully concluded today at the District Centre of Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) Jammu. The EDP was organized by JKEDI under the guidance of Director JKEDI Rajinder Kumar Sharma and aimed at nurturing aspiring entrepreneurs from Jammu district under the JKREGP scheme. A total of 23 participants successfully completed the training program.

Throughout the six-day program, participants were trained in essential business concepts, including business plan formulation, marketing strategies, accounts management, record keeping, customer relationship management, and other relevant topics. The training also focused on business ventures in manufacturing, services, and agri-allied sectors. Participants explored small business opportunities such as retail outlets for cosmetics and readymade goods, cattle feed units, electrical goods stores, dairy farming, goat farming, commercial vehicle operations, and hardware stores in various parts of Jammu district.

The program was coordinated by District Nodal Officer, JKEDI Rajesh Kotwal, along with Office Associate Monika Salaria and Administrative Assistant Nauty Pandoh. Speaking at the valedictory ceremony, Rajesh Kotwal emphasized the significance of entrepreneurship and self-employment in driving economic development in Jammu and Kashmir. He encouraged the participants to leverage the knowledge and skills acquired during the program to establish sustainable business ventures.

Several participants shared their experiences, expressing confidence in embarking on their entrepreneurial journeys. They acknowledged the comprehensive training provided by JKEDI as instrumental in equipping them with the tools and confidence needed to realize their business aspirations. The program is a testament to JKEDI's commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and empowering individuals to contribute to the region's socio-economic development.

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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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