In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

SRINAGAR: In a concerted drive to transform medical infrastructure across the Union Territory, a high-level review meeting was convened today under the chairmanship of Athar Aamir Ul Shafi Khan, Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), J&K. 

The meeting brought together key stakeholders, project executing entitiesincluding HSCC (India) Ltd. and administrative officials to evaluate the on-ground execution of critical healthcare networks.

The deliberations focused extensively on accelerating the deployment of major health initiatives, prominently including the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and the Emergency COVID Response Package Phase II (ECRP-II). The Mission Director closely reviewed ongoing construction timelines for advanced critical care blocks, integrated public health laboratories, block public health units, and specialized pre-fabricated medical units designed to bolster public healthcare delivery across the UT.

Emphasizing the urgency of timely project completion, the chair conducted a granular, district-wise evaluation to address localized administrative and physical bottlenecks, ranging from land handovers and space constraints to necessary infrastructure clearances.

Officials across participating departments and executing agencies were directed to proactively resolve site-level impediments to ensure that all upcoming medical facilities are successfully commissioned and dedicated to the public within the stipulated target windows.

The meeting was attended by the Principals of Govt. Medical Colleges, Director Health Services Jammu/ Kashmir; Director Planning NHM J&K, Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officer SHS NHM J&K, Programme Manager, PM ABHIM, Officers from HSCC Ltd, State Programme Manager, State Finance Manager, State Accounts Managers, and other senior functionaries.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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