SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) organized a two-day Entrepreneurship Orientation Program (EOP) for students and faculty of the Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Kashmir. The event was organized by the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Research (CEER), a program vertical of JKEDI, under the overall supervision of the Director, JKEDI.

The program aimed to familiarize participants with various aspects of entrepreneurship, project report formulation, and the J&K Startup Policy 2024–27, while promoting entrepreneurship as a viable career choice and strengthening the startup ecosystem in the Union Territory. During the visit, students interacted with JKEDI faculty and experts who briefed them on the evolving startup landscape in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sessions covered key topics such as business plan modeling, Detailed Project Report (DPR) formulation, capacity building, business simulations, financial and market linkages, as well as mentorship support for aspiring entrepreneurs. Participants were also introduced to various verticals and functions of JKEDI, gaining insights into the Institute’s initiatives aimed at nurturing innovation and enterprise development.

The EOP-cum-interaction session forms part of JKEDI’s continued efforts to engage young students and encourage them to view entrepreneurship as a dynamic and rewarding career path, contributing to the region’s growing startup culture.

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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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