JAMMU: The first batch of 62 students of Government SPMR College of Commerce, Jammu successfully completed their summer internship at the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI).

The students pursuing Bachelors in Business Management (BBA) from the Government Sri Pratap Memorial Rajput College of Commerce (SPMR), Jammu underwent a 10-day (60-hour) internship, which commenced on June 4, 2025, at Bari Brahmana campus of the institute. As per National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 guidelines, the internship program aimed at developing the entrepreneurial and research acumen among students, research aptitude and teamwork skills.

During the program, the students were introduced to the role and functioning of the JKEDI. They gained exposure to the program verticals of the institute, all aimed at promoting entrepreneurship as a viable career choice in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir.

At the valediction ceremony, the Secretary Industries and Commerce Department, Khalid Jahangir who also holds the charge of Director JKEDI, addressed the students. He encouraged the interns to adopt an innovative mindset in embracing entrepreneurship, expressing hope that many would become future entrepreneurs and startup founders. He also invited the students to participate in an upcoming Idea Generation Competition being organized by the institute under J&K Startup Policy 2024-27. On the occasion, internship certificates were also handed over to the interns upon successful completion of the program. The internship program was conducted by a team of expert faculty of the JKEDI who under the overall supervision of Director JKEDI.

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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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