BARAMULLA: As part of its continued efforts to ensure the selection of suitable candidates for the Management Development Programme (MDP) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme, the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), District Office Baramulla, today organized an orientation programme in collaboration with the Department of Industries & Commerce and the Labour Department.

The programme aimed to sensitize prospective participants about the objectives of the MDP and highlight the importance of skill enhancement and capacity building in promoting sustainable growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

Speaking on the occasion, Labour Officer Baramulla, Javed Ahmad Shah, and  President, Industrial Estate Baramulla, Haji Mohammad Ashraf Khan, underscored the significance of continuous skill development in improving the competitiveness, productivity, and long-term sustainability of the MSME sector.

District President, Industrial Association Baramulla, Mohd Imran, along with Functional Managers from the Department of Industries & Commerce and other officials, emphasized that capacity-building initiatives under the RAMP Scheme are instrumental in empowering entrepreneurs, fostering innovation, and creating a resilient MSME ecosystem.

The speakers encouraged aspiring entrepreneurs and MSME representatives to actively participate in such programmes to enhance their managerial and entrepreneurial capabilities.

All dignitaries present assured their full cooperation and support in ensuring that the benefits of the programme reach deserving entrepreneurs, enabling them to upgrade their skills, improve business performance, and contribute to the economic development of the district. 

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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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