GANDERBAL: Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), District Nodal Office, Ganderbal, formally commenced a 6-day Management Development Program (MDP) under RAMP today at VIKALP, Ganderbal. The program was officially inaugurated by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Ganderbal, Syed Faheem Ahmad Bihaqi in presence of aspiring entrepreneurs, district officials, and JKEDI representatives.

The Management Development Program is designed to provide participants with critical skills in business management, financial planning, marketing strategies, and innovative practices. This initiative aims to empower the youth of Ganderbal, fostering self-reliance and contributing to the socio-economic development of the region.

Addressing the gathering, ADC underscored the transformative potential of entrepreneurship in driving sustainable progress. He lauded JKEDI’s commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent and urged participants to fully engage with the program to translate their ideas into viable enterprises. “Such initiatives are instrumental in building a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in Ganderbal,” he remarked.

The District Nodal Officer, JKEDI Ganderbal, emphasized that the MDP has been carefully structured to address the specific challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the region. The program will feature interactive workshops, practical case studies, and expert-led sessions to ensure actionable learning outcomes.

JKEDI remains steadfast in its mission to promote entrepreneurship across Jammu & Kashmir through comprehensive training, mentorship, and access to financial support schemes. The institute encourages the youth of Ganderbal to actively participate in such programs to realize their entrepreneurial aspirations.

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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