UDHAMPUR: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Udhampur, Jugal Kishore Anand, today visited the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) District Centre in Udhampur. He interacted with trainees of the Hybrid Mode Capacity Building Programme, currently being conducted under Mission YUVA.

During the interactive session, the ADDC shared insights into entrepreneurial success, emphasising innovation, resilience, market awareness and effective resource management as critical drivers for building sustainable enterprises.

He highlighted emerging sectoral opportunities in agri-based enterprises, tourism, digital services and local value-added industries. He encouraged participants to leverage government support schemes and adopt sustainable business practices to strengthen their ventures.

The programme provides structured training, mentorship and practical exposure to enable young entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into viable enterprises, thereby leading to economic growth and employment generation.

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
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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