JAMMU: A meeting on Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was convened today under the chairmanship of Director Health Services Jammu Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar. The meeting was attended by State Tuberculosis Officer (STO) Jammu Dr. Jyoti Jolly; Programme Manager NTEP Dr. Jitender Mehta; Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) and District Tuberculosis Officers (DTOs) of Jammu Division.

While addressing the participants, the Director Health laid special emphasis on coordination between CMO Offices and DTO office on daily basis to facilitate quality sample collection from periphery to the NAAT facilities (DMC).

He further stressed on regular and timely updating of data on the Nikshay portal with uploading of all previous offline data; immediate initiation of treatment for all diagnosed patients; enhancement of presumptive testing to ensure achievement of the assigned targets and timely disbursal of ASHA Incentives. The meeting concluded with directions to all concerned officers to ensure strict compliance with the discussed points for effective implementation of the programme.

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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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