AWANTIPORA: As the nation celebrates Bharat Innovates 2026 at Nice, France, IUST has crossed the significant milestone of 113 patents, reflecting the University's growing culture of innovation, creativity, and translational research. Bharat Innovates 2026 aims to showcase India's innovation and deep-tech capabilities to the world by connecting Indian startups, and global partners to accelerate technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, and innovation-led economic growth.

Over the past few years, IUST has established a vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem by setting up state-of-the-art incubation centres, innovation hubs, maker spaces, and technology-enabled platforms that nurture ideas from conception to commercialization. This achievement is a testament to the ingenuity and dedication IUST’s faculty, researchers, students, and innovators, and underscores IUST's emergence as a leading innovation-driven institution in the country. Through sustained mentoring, financial support, and an enabling policy environment, the University is empowering young innovators and start-ups to develop solutions that address societal challenges and contribute to economic growth.

IUST’s efforts have received national recognition from the Ministry of Education, Government of India, reaffirming IUST's commitment to fostering innovation-led education and entrepreneurship. IUST Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo said that “we firmly believe that universities must evolve from being centres of learning and knowledge creation alone to becoming engines of innovation, enterprise, and societal transformation. He said that at IUST, we remain committed to nurturing the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and job creators who will contribute meaningfully to India's scientific, technological, and socio-economic progress.

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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