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

JAMMU: Twenty-two women entrepreneurs from different areas of District Jammu successfully completed a one-week (30 hours) Management Development Programme (MDP) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme at the JKEDI District Centre, Jammu.

The programme focused on entrepreneurship development, marketing strategies, financial management, statutory compliances, leadership and decision-making, while sensitizing participants about key government initiatives including MUDRA, PMEGP, Startup/Stand-Up India, ASPIRE, ZED, LEAN and SC/ST Hub. A group-based market survey was conducted to provide practical exposure and understanding of market dynamics.

At the valedictory programme, Designated Programme Reviewer Dr Vinod Kumar Sharma conducted a detailed review and interacted with the participants, encouraging them to leverage government support for enterprise growth.

The programme was conducted under the overall supervision of District Nodal Officer, JKEDI Rajesh Kotwal, He urged the trainees to effectively apply the knowledge gained during the training.  Designated Trainer for the MDP Monika Salaria along with Humera Nazir appreciated the enthusiasm, active participation and entrepreneurial spirit demonstrated by the women participants throughout the programme.

The participants also appreciated JKEDI for its continued efforts in promoting entrepreneurship and capacity building among aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in the Union Territory.

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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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