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

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute JKEDI today conducted a sensitization workshop under J&K Startup Policy 2024-27 for the officials of various line departments of district Poonch and Kishtwar. At Poonch, the workshop was held DC Office complex and saw participation from officers and officials of various departments including Sandesh Kumar Sharma, ADDC Poonch, Principal Degree College, Chief Horticulture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer and General Manager District Industries Centre, Poonch.

In Kishtwar, the workshop was attended by the Principal and faculty of Government Degree Colleges, ITI and Polytechnic College of Kishtwar, Chief Animal Husbandary Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer and Assistant Director DE&CC Kishtwar. Officers and officials of various line departments also attended the day-long workshop.

The workshops were aimed at enhancing government officials understanding of the J&K Startup Policy 2024-27 including the benefits under Startup JK and Startup India schemes. The officials were also sensitized on procurement of products and services from startups and organizing hackathons cum challenges to solve problems faced by the departments by seeking solutions from the startups.

The events featured a series of presentations and interactive sessions led by officials of JKEDI. The discussions focused on key aspects of the startup ecosystem including funding opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and the role of government in fostering a supportive environment for startups.

The workshop at Poonch was coordinated by Shabir Hussain Shah, District Nodal Officer, Poonch, Iftikhar Bashir Lone, Associate Project Manager, JKEDI and Rashid Mehmood, Office Associate. At Kishtwar, the workshop was coordinated by Dr. Majid Manzoor Khan, Faculty, JKEDI and Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, District Nodal Officer, JKEDI Kishtwar.

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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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