JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) inaugurated three fresh batches of Summer Internship Program (SIP) welcoming 123 undergraduate students at its Bari Brahmana campus and District Centre, Jammu. This initiative underscores JKEDI’s commitment to fostering experiential learning and strengthening industry-academia linkages in line with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

The participating students, enrolled in undergraduate programs across Government Sri Pratap Memorial Rajput (SPMR) College, Jammu, Government College for Women, Parade Jammu, Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar and Government College for Women, Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, will undergo a 10-day internship designed to fulfill the NEP-mandated 60-hour experiential learning component.

The program is structured to enhance students' understanding of entrepreneurship, innovation, enterprise creation and research. Interns will engage in interactive sessions led by seasoned professionals, participate in business simulations and explore real-world entrepreneurial challenges and solutions. Key focus areas of the internship include fundamentals of research methodology and literature review, orientation on the J&K Startup Policy 2024–27, preparation and presentation of internship reports, awareness of various self-employment schemes operational in the Union Territory of J&K, career guidance on pursuing entrepreneurship as a viable option.

The program was inaugurated by Chand Kishore Sharma, Joint Director JKEDI. The participants will also gain insights into the organizational structure and functional verticals of JKEDI, with hands-on exposure to its various programs and initiatives.

By bridging classroom knowledge with practical application, this initiative aims to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and an entrepreneurial mindset among the students. It aligns with JKEDI’s broader vision of nurturing future-ready talent and contributing meaningfully to the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir and beyond.

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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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