SRINAGAR: Secretary, Health & Medical Education (H&ME) department, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the progress on implementation of projects approved under PM-ABHIM and ECRP-II across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, among others, was  attended by  Mission Director, NHM, Principals of all GMCs, CMOs, senior officers from NHM and Officers from HSCC (I) limited.

Speaking during the meeting, the Secretary  maintained that PM-ABHIM and ECRP-II are two flagship programmes of the Union Government. He underlined the importance of timely completion of these projects.

Dr. Abid, during the meeting, sought details of each individual project and directed the executing agency to pacify the speed of work and ensure mobilization of resources at each site for their timely completion. He instructed Principals of GMCs and Chief Medical Officers to ensure that all identified sites are free from encumbrances.

The Secretary emphasised on close coordination between  facility incharges and  executing agency for ensuring smooth implementation of the projects. He also stressed for development of robust monitoring system for monitoring of these projects.

It was informed in the meeting that 16 Critical Care Blocks, 20 District Integrated Public Health Labs and 109 Block Public Health Units are being established in the UT of J&K under PM-ABHIM and ECRP-II schemes.

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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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