DODA: Programme Officer (Poshan), ICDS Doda Akhtar Hussain Qazi today chaired a Block-Level Monitoring Committee meeting under the TB Mukt Bharat initiative at Medical Block Ghat to strengthen TB elimination efforts.

Among those present were BMO Ghat Dr Abdul Gafoor, BDO Ghat, CDPO Doda, Liyaqat Ali Zargar (JHI), Mashhood Latif (BM&EO, NHM Ghat), Irshad Ahmed Malik (STS) and other officers and officials concerned.

The meeting deliberated on the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the Block-Level Monitoring Committee and members resolved to ensure 100% screening through Digital Chest X-rays in identified high-risk villages, wards and congregate settings through TB Shivirs and outreach activities; promote universal use of the TB Mukt Bharat App and Khushi Chatbot; ensure 100% upfront NAAT testing for all presumptive TB cases; provide differentiated, patient-centric TB care; and achieve 100% TB Preventive Treatment (TPT) coverage for all eligible individuals after ruling out active TB.

The committee also discussed micro-planning and gap identification at the village and ward levels, mobilisation of community participation through NCC and MY Bharat volunteers, strengthening awareness and logistical support during screening camps, ensuring inter-departmental convergence, conducting regular field visits with timely submission of progress reports to the District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO) and addressing operational challenges in a time-bound manner.

The Chair emphasised close coordination among stakeholder departments and called for sustained efforts to achieve the campaign's objectives. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to making District Doda TB-free through effective implementation, active community participation and continuous monitoring.

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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.

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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