AWANTIPORA: In order to gather first hand appraisal of ongoing works at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Awantipora, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Masood today visited the construction site to assess the pace of ongoing works. Accompanied by senior officials from health department and executing agency, the Minister took a comprehensive tour of different blocks of project site and assessed progress of ongoing works.

Speaking at the site, Sakeena Masood underlined the strategic importance of AIIMS Awantipora for the Kashmir valley, noting that once operational, the facility would provide cutting-edge healthcare services to people of this region and surrounding areas.

She added that AIIMS Awantipora will be a beacon of healthcare excellence in the region. ā€œThe establishment of AIIMS Awantipora is a milestone in the healthcare development of the region. This project will not only improve access to world-class medical care here but will also create job opportunities, enhance research and medical education and elevate the overall healthcare ecosystem of J&K,ā€ Sakeena Masood said.

She delved upon the officers of executing agency to complete the project within the stipulated timeframe, highlighting the importance of quality assurance in the construction phase. The Minister urged all stakeholders to maintain high standards in both the quality of works and execution of the project.

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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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