SRINAGAR: In order to strengthen and streamline the process of filling of vacant posts and timely referral of vacancies, Secretary, Health & Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah today chaired a meeting to assess the status of referral of vacancies of Gazetted and Non-Gazetted posts in the department to recruiting agencies.

The meeting was attended by Principals of all Government Medical Colleges, SKIMS Medical College, Government Dental College, AYUSH Colleges, Director Planning, Director Finance, and other officers of the department handling recruitment and establishment matters.

During the meeting, the Secretary took detailed college/ department wise assessment, with focus on procedural and structural bottlenecks affecting timely referral of vacancies to recruiting agencies. He also reviewed the status of Non-Gazetted vacancies referred to the Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB).

The Secretary called upon the officers to maintain due coordination with JKPSC and JKSSB for expediting recruitment process against already referred posts. He also stressed upon all the officers to work in synergy and ensure timely referral of vacancies.

The Secretary also instructed the officers for timely finalisation of recruitment rules. He asked them to maintain coordination with ARI & Trainings department to expedite the vetting process of the rules.

 The meeting was informed that the recruitment rules have been consolidated and are currently under review in consultation with institutional heads and finalisation of these rules is being actively pursued with the designated department and other relevant stakeholders.

It was also given out in the meeting that 105 newly created posts of Assistant Professor-15 each across seven new GMCs-have been formally referred to JKPSC for recruitment.

The Secretary was also informed that due to increasing patient load and expanding services and responsibilities of effective patient care, the Department is working to address the challenges faced in both teaching and clinical domains, and accordingly efforts are underway to ensure that the doctor-patient ratio remains maintained as per norms and guidelines.

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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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