POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today inaugurated a three-day free eye surgery camp. The camp is being organized by Government Medical College (GMC) & Associated Hospital Rajouri, in collaboration with Pritam Spiritual Foundation and active support from the District Administration Poonch, under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).

While interacting with the patients, he assured full cooperation and support from the district administration to make the camp a success. A total of 30 patients from different villages of the district have been selected for free cataract and other eye surgeries. The first batch of 15 patients has been referred to GMC Rajouri for detailed screening and subsequent surgeries under the aegis of the Principal GMC, Dr. Amarjeet Singh Bhatia and incharge Ayushman Bharat, Suresh.

The Pritam Spiritual Foundation has arranged the transport and food facilities for the patients. This initiative underlines the joint commitment of civil society organizations and government institutions to extend quality healthcare to underserved populations in remote areas.

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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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