• Stresses on speedy work completion, early commissioning of prestigious project

SRINAGAR: The House Committee on Petitions of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today held a meeting at the Assembly Complex, Srinagar, to review the progress of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Awantipora.

The meeting was chaired by Committee Chairman, Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah, and members including Mushtaq Guroo, Salman Sagar, Waheed u Rehman Para, Mian Mehar Ali, and Thakur Randhir Singh also participated in the meeting.

At the outset, the Committee conducted a detailed review of works related to infrastructure development, procurement of machinery, work force and other allied projects.  The Chairman emphasized that strict adherence to execution timelines is crucial for ensuring the timely commissioning of this prestigious project.

ā€œThis project holds immense importance for the people of Kashmir and must be completed at the earliest for their convenience and benefit,ā€ the Chairman said. He directed the concerned authorities to expedite the pace of all incomplete works and ensure their completion in a time-bound manner. The Committee further stressed that AIIMS Awantipora should be commissioned as a single integrated unit, with all facilities including OPD and IPD services made operational simultaneously for the general public.

The Chairman also said that the Committee shall also undertake on spot inspection of the project to check quality and pace of work. Executive Director AIIMS, Dr. S. Mohanty, who was also present, briefed the Committee about the progress achieved so far. He informed that MBBS courses are expected to commence from July 2026, while OPD and IPD services are likely to start by the end of the same year.

Meanwhile, the Committee also deliberated on various other issues raised through petitions. Members underlined that every petition would be taken up seriously and reviewed thoroughly to ensure appropriate redressal. The Chairman stressed upon the officers to comply and submit detailed reports on the issues pertaining to their respective offices, failing which it shall be treated as non-compliance.

The discussions focused on working out practical, effective, and time-bound solutions to the grievances of citizens, with members actively offering constructive suggestions and feedback.

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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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