DODA: Deputy Commissioner Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a meeting of the District Task Force to finalise arrangements and review preparedness for the upcoming Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation (IPPI)-2026 programme. The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the micro-plan and directed all departments to ensure 100 per cent coverage across the district through coordinated efforts.

The campaign aims to administer polio drops to an estimated 57,524 children in the age group of zero to five years across District Doda on June 28, 2026. A door-to-door follow-up activity will be conducted on June 29 and 30, 2026, to ensure no eligible child is left out.

To facilitate smooth implementation, 507 vaccination booths have been established across the district, supported by 1,014 vaccination teams and 101 supervisory officers. In addition, 13 transit teams have been constituted to cover nomadic, migratory and other floating populations.

The DC directed officers to maintain vaccine quality and cold chain integrity, prioritise remote and mountainous areas, deploy special teams for nomadic families in higher reaches and direct Block Medical Officers to intensify awareness activities to mobilise parents and guardians.

Among those present were Chief Planning Officer Manesh Kumar, Programme Officer (POSHAN) Akhtar Qazi, Chief Medical Officer Dr Vinod Sharma, Deputy CMO Dr SL Manhas, Block Medical Officers and other officers concerned.

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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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