UDHAMPUR: The District Centre Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) today started a 6-day (30-hour) Management Development Programme (MDP) for MSMEs units here under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme at JKEDI Udhampur today. The programme was formally inaugurated by the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC)  Rajinder Singh.

Supported by the World Bank, the RAMP scheme is a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening the capabilities and performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the Union Territory. The scheme focuses on enhancing market access, technology adoption, financial inclusion, and capacity building, while promoting greater synergy between central and UT-level institutions for the development of the MSME sector.

The training programme witnessed the participation of 20 local MSME units. The initiative will provide entrepreneurs with practical insights into business management, operational efficiency, and institutional support mechanisms. Participants will also benefit from interactive sessions with domain experts and officials from relevant departments.

Assistant Director, Mrs. Priyanka Gupta (JKAS) and DNO, JKEDI Sh. Yash Paul Sharma and other Officials from line department were present at the inauguration function. The MDP under the RAMP scheme is a strategic step towards building a self-reliant MSME ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, aligning with JKEDI’s mission to bridge the developmental gap between UT-based enterprises and their national counterparts.

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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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