GANDERBAL: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Health Department at the V.C room of DC Office, Ganderbal. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Ganderbal, Dr. B.A. Khan, presented a detailed overview of various health indicators and Centrally Sponsored schemes under the National Health Mission (NHM). 

The DC conducted an in-depth review of critical health department indicators, including ABHA ID Generation and Healthcare Professional Registry (HPR),  monitoring of District Public Health Laboratories (DIPHL), HB testing for lactating and pregnant mothers, enrollment of senior citizens aged 70 and above under PMJAY.

While reviewing these indicators, the DC emphasized achieving 100 percent ABHA ID and HPR generation and directed continuous monitoring of DIPHL and Common Collection Booths (CCB). The status of staff strength across various health institutions was also discussed. The CMO was instructed to initiate the process of filling vacant positions promptly. 

The DC also set a deadline for completing HB Testing for lactating and pregnant mothers by the end of December. Strict directions were issued to ensure 100 percent enrollment of senior citizens aged 70 and above under PMJAY. He reiterated the importance of robust implementation and monitoring to strengthen the health infrastructure and services in the district.  The meeting was attended by the Medical Superintendent DH Ganderbal, Medical Superintendent SDH Kangan, BMOs, DPMU Ganderbal, and other concerned officials.

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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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