KATRA: Ms. Divye Duheta Mahajan, Business Manager at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University – Technology Business Incubation Centre (SMVDU-TBIC), recently visited the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to participate in the ISBA Management Development Program (MDP) 2026.

The Management Development Program, organized under the aegis of the Indian STEPs and Business Incubators Association (ISBA), brought together incubation managers, ecosystem enablers, and innovation leaders from across the country.

The program aimed to strengthen institutional capacities for managing technology business incubators, promoting innovation-driven entrepreneurship, and enhancing the impact of incubation ecosystems in India. During the program, Ms. Mahajan engaged with leading experts, policymakers, and fellow incubation professionals to explore best practices in startup incubation, technology commercialization, and innovation management.

The sessions also focused on emerging trends in deep-tech startups, funding mechanisms, incubation strategies, and building sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems.Her participation in the program reflects SMVDU-TBIC’s continued commitment to strengthening its incubation practices and adopting global standards in supporting startups and innovators.

Speaking about the experience, Ms. Mahajan shared that the program provided valuable insights into incubation management, collaborative ecosystem building, and strategies for accelerating technology-based ventures. The learnings from the program will contribute to further enhancing the support provided by SMVDU-TBIC to startups and innovators in the region.

SMVDU-TBIC remains dedicated to fostering innovation, nurturing entrepreneurial talent, and enabling startups to translate ideas into impactful ventures that contribute to regional and national economic development.

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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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