JAMMU: Rahul Sahai, Chairman of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) Jammu Chapter, represented Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir) at the prestigious International Engineering Trade Fair held in Brno, Czech Republic. During his visit, Sahai had the honour of meeting His Excellency Mr. Petr Fiala, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, where they discussed potential avenues of collaboration between the two regions, particularly in the engineering and technology sectors.

In addition to his meeting with Prime Minister Fiala, Sahai also engaged with several high-ranking officials and business leaders, including:

  • Sh. Ing. Lukas Vicek, Hon'ble Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
  • Sh. Jan Michal, CEO, Czech Invest
  • Sh. Michalis Busios, Project Director, BVV Trade Fairs Brno
  • Sh. David Muller, Director General, European Union and Foreign Trade Section, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Czech Republic
  • Sh. Petr Jaros, Department of Africa, Asia, and Australia, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Czech Republic
  • Sh. Pavel Cap, Project Director, Association of Engineering Technology, Czech Republic

During these high-level meetings, Sahai extended a formal invitation to these dignitaries and officials to visit Jammu & Kashmir to explore various opportunities for joint ventures and technology transfers in the region. He highlighted the region’s potential as a hub for industrial growth, particularly in the areas of manufacturing, automotive parts, and packaging materials.

Sahai also emphasized the robust Industrial Policy of Jammu & Kashmir, which offers numerous incentives for foreign investments. He urged the Czech delegation to send representatives from their Industry Department to visit Jammu & Kashmir and explore the potential for collaboration and investment in various sectors.

He further lauded the initiatives taken by Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Sh. Narendra Modi, and Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Sh. Manoj Sinha, for their special focus on fostering investments in Jammu & Kashmir, particularly in the manufacturing sector in Jammu. Sahai acknowledged their visionary leadership in transforming the region into a preferred destination for investors worldwide.

Rahul Sahai, known for his dynamic leadership of the Sahai Group of Companies and as a key industrial advocate in Jammu & Kashmir, continues to champion the cause of industrial and trade development, ensuring that the region garners attention on a global stage, Sahai also said The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) is one of India’s leading industry chambers with a rich history of promoting trade, industry, and economic growth. The Jammu Chapter, led by Rahul Sahai, plays a pivotal role in representing the interests of businesses in the region.

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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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