SRINAGAR: Director, Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Wednesday reviewed the functioning of district centres Pulwama and Shopian. Taking stock of the functioning of the twin district centres, Director JKEDI, Rajinder Kumar Sharma reviewed the recovery and repayments, training activities being undertaken by the districts and the status of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) under the Tejaswani scheme.

He pressed on the employees to spread the word of entrepreneurship through Entrepreneurship Awareness Programs (EAPs) by engaging the youth of the respective districts. He also urged the officials to develop a robust ecosystem of entrepreneurship by educating the people about the recently launched J&K Startup Policy 2024-27 and other benefits of the various startup related initiatives of the UT government.

Director JKEDI also took part in the plantation drive at district Shopian under ‘Swachata Pakhwada Campaign-2024’. He emphasized on the cleanliness and plantation drives as a major part of the pakwada. By providing a supportive environment and necessary resources, JKEDI is empowering the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to turn their ideas into successful ventures.

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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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