• Calls for Mission-Mode approach to eliminate the disease

KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma, who also serves as Chairman of District Health Society, today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation status of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (PMTBMBA) in the district. At the outset, the Chief Medical Officer Dr. Yudhvir Singh Kotwal presented the department's current strategies and action plans aimed at the elimination of Tuberculosis (TB) in the district.

The DC issued a series of critical directions to strengthen execution of the programme at the grassroots level. He directed the Health Department to create institution-wise IDs and appoint dedicated nodal officers for each health institution to ensure close and continuous monitoring. He further directed the compilation of updated TB patient data across the district within two weeks which shall be submitted to his office.

The DC stressed upon the need for a mission-mode approach and urged all field functionaries of the Health Department to work with utmost dedication and urgency to achieve the targets of the national TB elimination programme.

The meeting was attended by ADC Pawan Kotwal; Chief Planning Officer Akhil Thakur; Assistant Director FCS&CA Shafqat Keen; AC Legal Metrology   Anil Gupta; Chief Medical Officer Dr. Yudhvir Singh Kotwal; Block Medical Officer Dr. Anil Sharma; Block Medical Officer Chatroo Dr. Saima Agoo; Block Medical Officer Dachan Dr. Sajjad Hussain along with other senior officers and concerned officials from various departments.

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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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