DODA: Block-Level Monitoring Committee meetings under the TB Mukt Bharat initiative were today held across Medical Blocks Assar, Bhaderwah, Thathri and Ghat to review the ongoing strategy and reinforce measures for the elimination of Tuberculosis.

The meetings reviewed the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the Block-Level Monitoring Committee and measures to strengthen TB screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention at the grassroots level. Emphasis was laid on 100% Digital Chest X-ray screening of high-risk villages, wards and congregate settings through TB Shivirs and outreach activities, upfront NAAT testing for all presumptive cases, differentiated and patient-centric care, 100% TB Preventive Treatment (TPT) coverage of eligible individuals after ruling out active TB and universal use of the TB Mukt Bharat App and Khushi Chatbot.

The committees further stressed micro-planning and identification of gaps at village and ward levels, mobilisation of community participation through NCC and MY Bharat volunteers, inter-departmental convergence, regular field visits, timely submission of progress reports to the District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO) and prompt resolution of operational challenges.

At Medical Block Assar the meeting was chaired by SDM Assar Ashok Singh Katoch, with BMO Assar Dr Syed Mohd Ismail; at Bhaderwah by ADC Sunil Kumar Bhutyal, with BMO Bhaderwah Dr Versha Sharma; at Thathri by SDM Thathri Sheetal Sharma, with BMO Thathri Dr Shakeel Ahmed Kichloo; and at Ghat, including Doda Town, by Programme Officer (Poshan) ICDS Doda Akhtar Hussain Qazi, with BMO Ghat Dr Abdul Gafoor, BDO Ghat, CDPO Doda, BDO Kastigarh, BDO Bhagwah, CDPO Bhagwah, BDO Gundna, Liyaqat Ali Zargar (JHI), Mashhood Latif (Nodal Officer-TB) and Irshad Ahmed Malik (STS), alongside committee members and officers concerned.

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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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