SHOPIAN: The Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), District Centre Shopian, successfully concluded the Management Development Programme (MDP) – Batch VII today at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Kanjiullar, Shopian, aimed at strengthening the managerial and entrepreneurial competencies of existing entrepreneurs of the district.

A total of 22 candidates were enrolled in the programme, out of which 21 participants successfully completed the training. The batch comprised 20 female and 1 male participant, reflecting strong women participation in entrepreneurial activities in the area.

The MDP–VII focused on enhancing participant's understanding of advanced business and management practices, including business planning, financial management, marketing strategies, digital awareness, government support schemes and essential soft skills required for sustaining and scaling existing enterprises. The sessions were delivered through interactive discussions, practical examples and activity-based learning for effective real-time application.

On the concluding day, Sayeem Rafiq, District Nodal Officer, JKEDI Shopian, interacted with the participants and emphasized the importance of adopting improved management practices to strengthen and expand their existing business ventures. He assured continued mentoring and handholding support from JKEDI.

Rayees Manzoor, Faculty JKEDI, served as the reviewer for the programme and interacted online with the participants. He reviewed the training process, appreciated the active engagement of the entrepreneurs, and encouraged them to implement the learnings in their business operations.

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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.

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