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

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) and Government Polytechnic College for Women, Jammu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here on Tuesday to work together for entrepreneurship development and startup related services.

The MoU aims at helping the students enhance their skills and knowledge with regard to entrepreneurship, innovation and startups. The MoU was signed in a formal ceremony held at JKEDI, Baribrahmana campus and was attended by key officials from both the institutions. The signatories were   Rajinder Kumar Sharma Director JKEDI and Er Suket Gupta, Principal Government Polytechnic College for Women Jammu.

HoD Textile Designing, Kamal Kumar, Er Deepika Sharma, Lecturer, Computer Science, Er Vishal Nayyar, Lecturer, Electronics and Communication and JKEDI faculty members were also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, The Director JKEDI stressed on the aim of working together and focusing  the efforts on cooperation within the areas of entrepreneurship, skill based training, educational research and promotion of startup and innovation culture.

He emphasized that JKEDI shall extend support for internships to students of the college, based on recommendations through proper channels subject to suitable positions and criteria fulfilment. The students shall also be trained in emerging technologies in order to bridge the skill gap and make them industry ready.

Principal, Government Polytechnic College for Women, Jammu applauded the  partnership as a significant stride to help the student community benefit by enhancing their skills and knowledge with regard to entrepreneurship, innovation and startups.

The MoU between the JKEDI and Government Polytechnic College for Women, Jammu is a part of JKEDI’s continuous approach towards developing an innovation based startup friendly ecosystem in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

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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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