KATRA: The Ministry of MSME, Jammu, organised an Entrepreneurship cum Skill Development Programme on Cutting and Tailoring of Readymade Garments to promote awareness on entrepreneurship and skill-building in the textile and garment sector.

At the outset, Mr. Vinu Jee Koul, Assistant Director, MSME-DFO Jammu and Coordinator of the Programme, welcomed the participants, outlined the objectives and benefits of the initiative, and introduced the guest speaker, Dr. Sanjay Mohan, CEO, SMVDU-TBIC and Coordinator, Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University.

Dr. Mohan delivered an engaging session on the startup and entrepreneurship ecosystem in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship in driving innovation, self-reliance, and employment generation, while sharing examples of successful entrepreneurs to inspire the participants. He also apprised the audience of various Government schemes and initiatives supporting startups.

Explaining the entrepreneurial journey from idea to incubation and enterprise creation, Dr. Mohan underlined the crucial role of incubation centres in nurturing businesses. The session remained highly interactive, with Dr. Mohan addressing participants queries and encouraging them to leverage available opportunities for entrepreneurial growth.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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