UDHAMPUR: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute District Centre Udhampur, in collaboration with Government Polytechnic, conducted a boot camp under startup idea challenge 2.0 at the college premises today, providing students and aspiring entrepreneurs a platform to showcase innovative ideas and learn about the startup ecosystem.

As many as 110 candidates who participated, 13 pitched their ideas before a jury panel and five were shortlisted for the next level of the challenge. College Principal Er. Vivek Mahajan inaugurated the programme in the presence of Functional Manager, DIC Udhampur Jagdeep Singh, Associate Project Manager, JKEDI Jammu Campus Abilash Baroo, guest speaker and entrepreneur Shubham Sharma and faculty members.

DNO JKEDI Udhampur Yash Paul Sharma welcomed participants and outlined the objectives of the challenge, encouraging them to identify real-world problems and develop viable solutions. Er. Vivek Mahajan appreciated JKEDI's initiative and stressed the importance of fostering innovation and entrepreneurial thinking among students. Jagdeep Singh motivated young minds to become startup entrepreneurs and drivers of the J&K economy.

Shubham Sharma shared his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges and opportunities of building a startup, while Abilash Baroo briefed participants on the J&K Startup Policy 2024–27 and offered guidance on structuring and pitching ideas.

The programme was coordinated by Subash Singh of Government Polytechnic College and Yash Paul Sharma of JKEDI Udhampur, with support from faculty of both institutions.

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). ā€œHis article, ā€˜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.ā€.  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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