SRINAGAR: Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr. Jehangir Bakshi, today chaired important meetings in Srinagar to ensure seamless healthcare arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2025. The first session, held at the TRC Srinagar, was a sensitization meeting with Camp Directors who will be deployed across various base camps along the Pahalgam and Baltal axis.

The meeting organized by the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board, focused on strengthening coordination and enhancing preparedness of healthcare services at these vital locations. Dr. Bakshi briefed the camp directors on the available medical infrastructure and services established by the Directorate, followed by an interactive session to highlight operational roles and streamline communication protocols vis a vis effective health care services.

In the second meeting, Dr. Bakshi held a comprehensive coordination meeting with key stakeholders involved in providing healthcare services during SANJY 2025. The meeting saw participation from representatives of Indian Army,  BSF, SSB, SDRF, SKIMS Soura, SKIMS MCH Bemina, Associated Hospitals GMC Srinagar , Police Hospital Srinagar, CMO Anantnag/Ganderbal,  COS/ Officer Yatra Incharge DHSK, Yatra Unit DHSK  and relevant officers from the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir.

During the meeting, Director delivered a detailed PowerPoint presentation outlining the healthcare action plan prepared for the Yatra. During both the sessions key focus areas included infrastructure readiness along both Yatra routes, deployment of medical teams and availability of medical supplies, emergency response protocols including medical referrals and evacuation plans, coordination mechanisms with local hospitals, establishment of a real-time communication and information sharing platform for all stakeholders, and regular coordination meetings to monitor implementation and respond to emerging needs.

Dr. Bakshi emphasized the importance of effective coordination and prompt communication among all participating agencies to ensure a fool-proof and responsive healthcare system during the Yatra period. The discussions covered all aspects of medical preparedness, including logistics, emergency interventions and inter-agency coordination, aiming to provide timely and high-quality medical care to all pilgrims.

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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.

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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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