SRINAGAR: A five-day workshop on Business Management & Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), jointly organized by the Branch MSME Development & Facilitation Office (DFO) Srinagar, Ministry of MSME, and AIC–CSIR-IIIM, concluded today at Srinagar.

During the workshop, expert sessions were conducted by Saheel Alaqband, Assistant Director Ministry of MSME, who elaborated on the issues faced by MSMEs in the field of IP and solutions to overcome them.. A special session was also delivered by Zainab Syed, IP Attorney, and M.H. Makhdoomi. 

During the workshop, a detailed presentation on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and its benefits for entrepreneurs was followed by an insightful session on Financial Management, focusing on effective resource utilization and planning for MSMEs.

Speakers highlighted the importance of IPR in protecting innovation, building strong brands, and enhancing business competitiveness. A total of 25 participants attended the workshop, gaining insights into entrepreneurship, trademarks, patents, and MSME support schemes.

The entrepreneurs were urged to leverage IPR and Ministry schemes to safeguard their innovations and explore new growth opportunities.  During the valedictory session, participants shared positive feedback and thanked the Ministry of MSME for organizing the awareness program. 

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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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