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

SRINAGAR: Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), J&K, Athar Aamir Ul Shafi, today conducted an extensive visit to SKIMS Medical College & Hospital, Bemina, Srinagar, to review healthcare delivery systems and ongoing developmental infrastructure projects.

A comprehensive review meeting was convened with hospital administration and the discussions centered primarily on strengthening Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services and fast-tracking upcoming Critical Care Block (CCB) being built under the Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).

The meeting evaluated current maternal & child health indicators, discussing targeted measures to further elevate the standard, safety, and accessibility of clinical care for expecting mothers. Detailed evaluations were conducted on pediatric healthcare services, with a specific focus on the operational performance and clinical outcomes of the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU).

The Mission Director meticulously reviewed the physical and financial progress of the upcoming Critical Care Block (CCB) being built under the Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). Strict emphasis was placed on adhering to established timelines for its timely completion. Following the meeting, the MD toured key critical care units, including the Labour Room, Maternity Ward,  Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) and Critical Care Block.

During his rounds, he inspected the ground-level execution of healthcare delivery, evaluated hygiene and infrastructural standards, and directly interacted with frontline medical staff as well as patients. He strongly emphasized the vital importance of maintaining uncompromising standards of clinical quality, optimum institutional cleanliness, and empathetic, respectful maternity care for all beneficiaries.

The hospital administration assured the Mission Director of their unwavering commitment to translating these directives into actionable service improvements, ensuring optimal utilization of NHM resources for the benefit of the general public.

Mission Director was accompanied by Principal SKIMS Medical College Bemina, Medical Superintendent SKIMS Bemina; Head of Departments, Divisional Nodal Officer NHM , Kashmir; Programme Managers from NHM J&K and other officers of the department.

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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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