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SRINAGAR: To strengthen the digital footprint of regional entrepreneurship, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) inaugurated a one-week MSME-sponsored Management Development Program (MDP) at the Shalimar campus today.

The program, titled ā€˜Management of E-Commerce for Promoting Local Products and Tapping Unexplored National Markets’, organised by SKUAST-K’s Institute of Business and Policy Research (IBPR),  is designed to equip participants with the digital tools necessary to bridge the gap between local production and national consumer demand.

In his keynote address, Dr SH Baba, professor IBPR, provided an insightful overview of contemporary e-commerce strategies and the managerial frameworks required to stay competitive in the digital age. He emphasized that mastering digital platforms is no longer optional but a necessity for promoting local products in a crowded national market.

Earlier, Dr Omar Fayaz Khan, Assistant Professor IBPR and organiser of the MDP, highlighted how e-commerce acts as a force multiplier for market visibility. Dr Ashiq H Lone, Co-Coordinator, further underscored the importance of collaborative networks and aligned the program’s objectives with NEP guidelines for student development.

Sponsored by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, the week-long training aims to transform the local business landscape by empowering participants with practical managerial skills for effective business expansion.

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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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