SHOPIAN: A meeting of District Ayush Society Shopian was today held at Mini Secretariat, Shopian in order to approve the District Annual Action Plan (DAAP) for the next financial year, 2025-26. The meeting was chaired by the Additional District Development Commisioner (ADDC), Shopian, Dr.Nasir Ahmad Lone. District Nodal Ayush Officer, Dr.  Javid on the occasion presented the activity and component wise allocation of this year and the proposed new Annual Action Plan for next year, 2025-26.

The committee after thorough deliberation and scrutiny of item wise proposals approved the District Annual Action Plan comprising diverse range of activities for strengthening the Ayush sector in the district.

Notable in the new Plan include the setting up of Integrated Ayush Hospital in Shopian with 50 Bed Capacity along with establishment of Herbal Gardens at Dachoo and Kaprin, repairs and renovation of Ayush Health and Wellness Centres at Heerpora and Sedow, new Ayush Dispensaries in Mashwara and Pratabpora among others. The meeting was attended by various committee members including CMO, DPO, DFO, DSWO and other representatives of the department and Medical officers of Ayush.

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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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