SRINAGAR:  The valedictory function of the 4-week / 104-hour Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme (ESDP) under the RAMP scheme was held today at Amar Singh College, Srinagar.

The valedictory function was presided over by Dr. Naila Khanday, Faculty JKEDI as chief guest; Shabir Hussain Shah, District Nodal officer JKEDI and other distinguished faculty members.

The  chief guest held an insightful interactive session with the participants. She spoke about the evolving entrepreneurial landscape of the region and encouraged the participants to consider entrepreneurship as a confident career choice. She emphasized the importance of skill development and staying relevant with changing times.

Shabir Hussain Shah, District Nodal Officer, highlighted various initiatives of JKEDI for entrepreneurship development and the government support available for new enterprises. Nazia Shafi encouraged the trainees to leverage their training to establish competitive and sustainable enterprises.

The participants remained enthusiastic throughout the 4-week programme and showed keen interest during classroom sessions as well as field visits. The batch underwent intensive modules on GST, IPR, Working Capital Management, E-commerce, DPR Preparation, and Government-sponsored schemes including YUVA, MUDRA, Startup J&K, etc.

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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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