UDHAMPUR: As part of the nationwide Sewa Parv 2025 campaign, the Udhampur Campus, Garnai Lotta, University of Jammu, in collaboration with the Government Medical College (GMC), Udhampur, organized a free health camp to provide preventive healthcare services and raise awareness about health and well-being among the local community.

A dedicated medical team comprising Dr. Tanveer-ul-Niba, Dr. Aditya Sharma, Sh. Ashwani Kumar (Senior Pharmacist), and Miss Arti Sharma (FMPHW) participated from GMC Udhampur. The camp began with an awareness lecture by Dr. Tanveer-ul-Niba on anaemia and related diseases, particularly in women, covering causes, treatment, preventive measures, and the importance of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

The lecture was followed by comprehensive health screenings, including anaemia check-ups, non-communicable diseases screenings (cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory illnesses), TB tests, and examinations for other communicable diseases. Around 80 participants, including residents of Garnai-Lotta villages, school students, and Udhampur Campus staff, were screened. Notably, several young girls were found to be anaemic, underscoring the urgent need for targeted nutritional and health interventions. Doctors also distributed free medicines, conducted diagnostic tests, and provided personalized diet and lifestyle advice. All participants were formally registered, and their details were uploaded to the GMC Udhampur health portal for record-keeping and follow-up.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Yash Pal Sharma, Rector, Udhampur Campus, thanked GMC Udhampur for their support and described the camp as a meaningful initiative toward community welfare and preventive healthcare. He stressed the importance of nutrition, awareness, and early diagnosis in building a healthier society, expressing hope for more such collaborations in the future under the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

The camp concluded with interactive sessions, Q&A discussions, and the distribution of health information materials, receiving enthusiastic participation. Coordinated by Dr. Jyoti Sharma with support from campus faculty, the initiative marked a step toward a healthier, informed, and empowered society.

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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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