JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) today launched a week-long (30-hours) Management Development Program (MDP) at its District Centre, Jammu under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme.

The programme was inaugurated by Additional District Development Commissioner Jammu, Sher Singh who emphasized the vital role of entrepreneurship in local economic development and employment generation. He urged the participants to make the most of the program and appreciated JKEDI’s efforts in strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

District Nodal Officer, JKEDI, Jammu Rajesh Kotwal briefed the participants about the objectives of the World Bank-supported RAMP scheme, which aims to enhance MSME competitiveness through improved market access, digital enablement, skill development, and financial inclusion.

The MDP is being attended by 20 local MSME units and focuses on practical business management skills, operational efficiency, and institutional support. Participants will engage with domain experts and resource persons from relevant departments. JKEDI Course Team including Monika Salaria, Rupali Choudhary, and Humaira Nazir were also present at the inaugural session. This initiative is a step towards building a resilient and growth-oriented MSME sector in J&K, in line with the goals of the RAMP scheme.

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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