JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) has concluded its Summer Internship Programme at its Regional Office, Bari Brahmana, and District Centres in Jammu and Udhampur.

The programme was conducted under the supervision of Director JKEDI Mohammad Younis Malik and Joint Director JKEDI Chand Kishore Sharma under the aegis of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Research (CEER), JKEDI. It was conceptualised in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises skill development, innovation and experiential learning.

The 10-day, 60-hour programme provided undergraduate students with practical insights into entrepreneurship, startup promotion, business planning and institutional support systems available for aspiring entrepreneurs. A total of 229 students from various colleges across Jammu Division completed the programme through eight batches — 169 students in six batches at JKEDI Regional Office Bari Brahmana, 40 students in one batch at District Centre Jammu and 20 students in one batch at District Centre Udhampur.

Participants were exposed to the startup ecosystem, innovation, self-employment opportunities and government support mechanisms through interactive sessions, practical assignments, expert interactions and mentoring. JKEDI faculty and resource persons guided participants in developing entrepreneurial competencies, leadership qualities and problem-solving abilities.

The participating students represented GCW Gandhi Nagar, SPMR College of Commerce Jammu, MAM College Jammu, GCW Parade, GDC Akhnoor and Bhaskar Degree College Udhampur.

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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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