JAMMU: IIM Jammu, FEISD and Mission YUVA, Jammu & Kashmir, have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the New Innovative Enterprises in Jammu & Kashmir. 

The partnership brings together IIM Jammu–FEISD's incubation infrastructure, Mission YUVA's institutional and financial backing, and IIM Jammu's expertise in selection and mentoring thereby offering aspiring entrepreneurs a ready access to structured support, mentorship, and an ecosystem conducive to growth, from ideation right up to enterprise scaling.

The MoU signing ceremony was held at IIM Jammu, under the leadership of Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Faculty and Research, IIM Jammu. From the side of IIM Jammu, the Chairperson CEISD Dr. Muqbil Burhan was the Signatory while from the side of the incubation centre Dr. Vivek Sharma, Chief Innovation Officer and from the side of Mission YUVA Sh. Paramjeet Raina, JKAS, Joint Director Employment along with Sh. Manish Sudan, Assistant Director, Employment Centralrepresented the entities. 

The incubation Centre team of Mr. Kanav Padha, Ms. Dhruvi Sharma and Ms. Anjali Goswami were also present during the signing of the MoU. Ms. Sonia Sharma, Assistant Manager, Innovation, IIM Jammu; and Mr. Ishan Mehra, Associate, Innovation Hub, IIM Jammu joined as the representatives of the Innovation Hub at IIM Jammu.

This collaboration marks a big step towards strengthening the incubation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir under Mission YUVAand is expected to help transform innovative ideas into sustainable, impactful ventures.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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