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

JAMMU: A batch of 20 students from Bhaskar Degree College Udhampur successfully completed the 10-day Summer Internship Program at the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), District Centre Udhampur on Thursday.

The internship, conducted in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, was designed to develop entrepreneurial thinking, research aptitude, and teamwork skills among students. As part of the program, the interns were introduced to the core functions and objectives of JKEDI and were exposed to various verticals of the Institute that promote entrepreneurship as a viable career option in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Spanning 60 hours over 10 days, the program provided hands-on exposure to key concepts in entrepreneurial development, startup culture, and enterprise creation. It featured a combination of interactive lectures, practical assignments, field visits, and expert sessions delivered by JKEDI faculty and guest speakers from the regional startup ecosystem.

The internship culminated with a valedictory ceremony held at the JKEDI District Centre, Udhampur.  Mohinder Kumar Sharma, Deputy Director, Employment, Udhampur, attended the session as the Chief Guest. He congratulated the students on the successful completion of the program and urged them to pursue their entrepreneurial goals with passion, discipline, and confidence.

The internship was conducted by a team of expert faculty members under the overall supervision of the Director JKEDI. The institute continues to organize such internship programs across the Union Territory as part of its mission to foster entrepreneurship and promote self-employment among youth. These initiatives aim to bridge the gap between academic learning and its practical application in the entrepreneurial landscape.

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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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