RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma chaired a review meeting of the health sector under the National Health Mission (NHM) to assess the progress of healthcare initiatives, developmental works and service delivery across the district.

The DC took a detailed assessment of key health indicators, implementation of NHM programmes, functioning of health institutions and progress on infrastructure development projects.

On maternal and child healthcare, he directed officers concerned to ensure 100 percent institutional deliveries across the district, calling for enhanced field-level monitoring, awareness generation and timely referral mechanisms to achieve the objective.

Reviewing developmental works, the DC directed executing agencies and health authorities to ensure timely completion of all ongoing projects, with strict adherence to prescribed standards and specifications.

He further directed health functionaries to strengthen patient care, ensure the availability of essential medicines and equipment, improve sanitation and hygiene standards in healthcare institutions and maintain a responsive healthcare delivery system.

The DC also reviewed the functioning of NHM programmes and sought updates on service delivery, human resource deployment and healthcare outcomes. Officers concerned briefed the Chair on achievements, challenges and measures being taken to improve healthcare services.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Malikzada Sheraz-ul-Haq, Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Ravi Kumar Sihag, Medical Superintendent GMC & Associated Hospital Rajouri and other officers concerned, while Block Medical Officers attended through virtual mode.

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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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