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

PULWAMA: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Pulwama, in collaboration with NRLM successfully concluded two Management Development Programmes (MDP-9 and MDP-10) under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) initiative at Shadimarg, Pulwama.

The programmes trained 44 women entrepreneurs, providing them with structured, high-quality training aimed at enhancing their entrepreneurial skills and strengthening their business capabilities.

The valedictory ceremony was attended by Communication Officer, Arif Khan; District Nodal Officer, JKEDI Pulwama, Raiyees Manzoor; ZEO Shadimarg, Khadim Hussain; and DPM NRLM Pulwama, Dr. Imran Ahmad among others.

While interacting with the participants, the dignitaries and faculty members highly appreciated JKEDI’s efforts in organizing such impactful capacity-building programmes in the far-flung areas of Pulwama district. They commended the enthusiasm and active participation of the women entrepreneurs and encouraged them to utilize the acquired knowledge and skills to establish sustainable and growth-oriented enterprises.

On the occasion, DNO Pulwama, emphasized the importance of such initiatives in promoting entrepreneurship and empowering women at the grassroots level, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. Participants expressed heartfelt gratitude to the course team and JKEDI for their dedicated guidance and support in successfully organizing these programmes.

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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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