AWANTIPORA: The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED) –IUST Foundation organized a thought-provoking session on Entrepreneurial Leadership at Campus-III of the Islamic University of Science and Technology. The event featured Mr. Bharat Wakhlo, Co-Founder of the Foundation for Peace and Compassionate Leadership, as the key resource person. In his address, Mr. Wakhlo offered invaluable insights into cultivating entrepreneurial leadership qualities, aimed at inspiring students and budding entrepreneurs to embrace dynamic and purpose-driven leadership.

The session was formally inaugurated by Prof. Parvaiz A Mir, Director, CIED-IUST, and was attended by Mr. Sameer Wazir, Finance Officer IUST, members of the Foundation, and students from the School of Business Studies. The program fostered an engaging and interactive atmosphere, marked by a robust exchange of ideas and questions between the participants and Mr. Wakhlo. Mr. Wakhlo emphasized the importance of mastering the self to build resilience and clarity, developing a strong and clear vision supported by sound execution skills, and embracing failure as a learning process. He also advocated for a human-centric approach to entrepreneurship—one that begins with understanding and addressing the real needs of people.

Prof. Mir said that such initiative underscores the CIED-IUST Foundation’s ongoing commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent and shaping future leaders capable of addressing real-world challenges with empathy and innovation.

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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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