DODA: Member Legislative Assembly Doda Mehraj Malik on Friday chaired a meeting of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS) of District Hospital in the Committee Room (Meeting Hall) of Government Medical College Main Campus Ghat. The meeting comprehensively reviewed key initiatives launched to improve patient care, upgrade diagnostic and treatment facilities, besides the utilization of RKS funds.

The discussion focused on the procurement of essential medical equipment, strengthening emergency and critical care services, completing infrastructure projects in a time-bound manner and addressing public grievances to enhance patient satisfaction.

The functionaries from JKPCC, ICDS, PHE, PDD, R&B and medical professionals including Dr. Tanveer Ahmed Rather (Medical Superintendent and Member Secretary RKS), Dr. Rakesh Kumar (Consultant Surgeon), Dr. Zia Shoukat Mughal (Medical Officer) and Dr. Walied Khawar Balwan, provided valuable suggestions to strengthen healthcare delivery.

The committee emphasized transparent financial management, augmentation of medical manpower and adoption of innovative strategies to provide modern healthcare facilities at GMC Doda. Regular follow-up reviews were recommended to ensure the effective implementation of all decisions.

The meeting was also attended by Principal GMC Dr Rakesh Kumar Bhal, district program officer ICDS Akhtar Hussain Qazi, CMO Dr. Om Kumar and other senior officials.

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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.

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