JAMMU: The P.G. Department of Commerce, University of Jammu inaugurated a two-day Management Development Programme (MDP) on the theme “Stress Management for Hospitality Sector” in collaboration with Anutham Hotel and Resorts today.

The programme was organized under the patronage of Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, Prof. Umesh Rai, reaffirming the University’s commitment towards fostering entrepreneurship and industry-relevant skills among students and professionals.

Head, Department of Commerce, Prof. Jeevan Jyoti highlighted that the MDP aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practices by equipping participants with essential tools for professional growth and development.

The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members and hotel professionals. Ms. Lilly Bhan, Soft Skills Trainer and Management Head associated with Brainpreneurs-CDC, Ms. Pallavi Mahajan, HR and Marketing Program Manager and Social Media Marketing Head, Brainpreneurs-CDC, and Dr. Pallavi Sachdeva, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Lifelong Learning, University of Jammu, were the keynote speakers during the inaugural session.

The session commenced with the formal welcome of dignitaries and participants. Keeping in view the present market scenario, the MDP emphasized the need to create awareness regarding workplace stress, emotional well-being, work-life balance, and effective coping strategies, particularly in the hospitality and service sectors.

The resource persons highlighted the growing importance of stress management in enhancing employee productivity, organizational commitment, and mental wellness. Various aspects including self-awareness and stress assessment, management of anxiety and racing thoughts, building emotional resilience, self-compassion, mindfulness for stress reduction, emotional intelligence, and positive workplace culture were deliberated upon during the technical sessions.

Interactive discussions, practical examples, and experience-sharing sessions made the programme highly engaging and informative for the participants. The inaugural session concluded with a formal vote of thanks presented by Dr. Harleen Kaur, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, University of Jammu, who emphasized the importance of adopting healthy coping mechanisms and maintaining psychological resilience in professional life.

The proceedings of the first day concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session. The entire programme was coordinated by Dr. Rupa Mahajan, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, University of Jammu.

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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.

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