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  • Proposes 10-Bed Inpatient Facility for ATF Department; Directs for Optimum Utilization of Hospital Infrastructure

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today conducted an evening inspection of ASYM District Hospital Budgam to review the functioning of various departments, availability of patient-care facilities and overall healthcare arrangements.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the Addiction Treatment Facility (ATF) Department and reviewed its functioning, infrastructure and requirements for further strengthening patient-care services. It was observed that a dedicated inpatient facility is required for patients requiring admission, observation and comprehensive treatment. Accordingly, 10 beds have been identified for establishing an IPD facility for the ATF Department.

The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the availability and utilization of space in the hospital. The possibility of identifying additional space from the District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC) section for the proposed ATF facility was discussed, with directions to the concerned officers to examine the feasibility of relocating the existing facilities to suitable alternative locations, without disrupting ongoing patient-care services.

Emphasizing optimum utilization of available infrastructure, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers and section in-charges to submit the necessary assessment and ensure coordinated implementation of the proposed arrangements. He also stressed the need for maintaining cleanliness, functionality and efficient use of available resources to further improve healthcare delivery and patient welfare at ASYM District Hospital Budgam.

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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.

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