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

JAMMU: One day Capacity Building Workshop under National Oral Health Programme was held today for the Dental Surgeons of District Jammu here in the Directorate of Health Services on 5th February 2025. The Workshop was inaugurated by Director Health Services Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Magotra. It was organized by Dr. Harbaksh Singh, Chief Medical Officer Jammu in collaboration with Dr. Sanjay Sharma, Dy. Director Dentistry, who is also the Nodal Officer for the programme for the Jammu Division.

The workshop was attended by 25 Dental Surgeons from various Primary Health Centers and Community Health Centers of the District. Resource persons from Indira Gandhi Government Dental College, Dr Ajay Gupta, Dr Satvinder Singh and Dr Sanjay Bhagat deliberated on different topics ranging from Contemporary RCTs, Dental Trauma and Modern Diagnostic methods in Dentistry.

Medical Oncologist from State Cancer Institute Dr Rajiv Gupta enlightened the gathering with diagnosis and management of oral cancers. Consultant at Government Hospital Gandhinagar Dr Gaurav Gupta, gave a very informative presentation on Basal Implantology. All the participants were enthusiastic about this kind of workshop and had a very good interactive session.

Chief Medical Officer Jammu, in his address, highlighted the achievements of District Jammu and asked the Dental Surgeons to adopt a more proactive approach in implementing various National Health Programmes. Director Health Services, Dr. Rakesh Magotra, in his address, promised to upgrade dental sections with modern equipment and sufficient consumables for carrying out all routine dental surgeries in the periphery.

National Oral health Programme is being implemented under the aegis of National Health Mission J&K in Jammu Division since 2015-16. Under the programme Dental Sections are being upgraded in all District Hospitals, Community Health Centers and Primary Health Centers .Further, trainings to upgrade the skills of Dental Surgeons and Dental Technicians under which this workshop was conducted, are an integral part of the Programme.

In the end, Dy. Director Dentistry Dr. Sanjay Sharma presented a detailed work done under National Oral Health Programme since its inception and unveiled a future roadmap for improving the Dental sections in the Department. The event ended with Certificate distribution to all attendees.

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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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