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

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) is all set to host a 10-day Summer Internship Program from June 4, 2025, here at its Bari Brahmana campus. This initiative marks a significant step towards fostering experiential learning and strengthening industry-academia linkages in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Sixty undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (BBA) from Government SPMR College of Commerce, Jammu, will participate in the first batch of this internship program. As mandated by NEP 2020, all undergraduate students must complete a 60-hour internship to complement their academic curriculum with practical exposure.

The program aims to provide participants with an enriching experience in the domains of entrepreneurship, innovation and enterprise creation. Students will engage in interactive sessions with seasoned professionals, participate in business simulations and explore real-world entrepreneurial challenges and solutions.

This initiative highlights JKEDI’s commitment to nurturing a culture of entrepreneurship among the youth of the Union Territory. Interns will also gain insight into the Institute’s activities and programs, including Entrepreneurship Awareness Programs (EAPs), Orientation Programs (EOPs) and Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDPs), Detailed Project Report Formulations etc, all geared toward promoting entrepreneurship as a viable career choice.

By bridging classroom learning with real-world applications, the internship will help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving abilities and the entrepreneurial mindset needed to thrive in today's competitive environment. This program is part of JKEDI’s larger vision to empower young minds and contribute meaningfully to the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Jammu and Kashmir and beyond.

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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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