UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai today chaired a meeting with officers  of the Health Department to review the current status of the National Tuberculosis  Elimination Programme, with a focus on accelerating efforts towards a TB-free Udhampur. The Chief Medical Officer Udhampur, Dr Anil Manhas, presented a comprehensive overview  under the National TB Elimination Programme in the district through a PowerPoint presentation.

During the meeting, the DC also reviewed the implementation of the Ni-Kshay Mitra initiative, launched under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, aimed at providing additional support to TB patients and improving treatment outcomes.

The DC emphasized the need to further strengthen the efforts and directed all departments to work in close coordination to achieve the goal of a TB-free Udhampur. Highlighting the critical role of community involvement and inter-departmental cooperation, the DC instructed the Health Department to prioritize outreach to vulnerable and underserved populations, especially those residing in remote areas. She directed the department to carry out mapping of vulnerable groups, enhance diagnostic and treatment services and promote early detection through focused screening and testing drives.

The District Tuberculosis Officer was instructed to organize dedicated health camps and conduct an intensified awareness campaign across the district to identify and treat TB patients promptly. The DC further appealed to the public to voluntarily register as Ni-Kshay Mitras to support TB patients and contribute to this national mission.

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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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