KISHTWAR: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kishtwar, Pawan Kotwal today chaired a review meeting at the Meeting Hall of the New DC Office Complex, to assess the progress of Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID generation in the district. At the outset, the ADC emphasized the significance of achieving universal ABHA ID coverage to enable citizens to seamlessly access digital health services and benefit from flagship health initiatives of the Government.

He directed the concerned officers to intensify awareness campaigns and expedite the registration process across all medical zones and blocks of the district. Specific directions were issued to the ALC to ensure registration of the 10,000 labour union members associated with the hydroelectric power projects in the district, along with their family members.

The ARTO was directed to encourage drivers and transporters for enrolment under the ABHA ID initiative. Similar directions were issued to the departments of Education, ICDS, Social Welfare, RDD, Handloom, Health, NRLM and others to ensure maximum enrolment under the ABHA-ID Generation Programme in the district.

The meeting was attended by PO ICDS, Dr. Rishi Kumar Sharma; CDPO Inderwal Dr. Kuldeep Kumar; ARTO Tasleem Wani; AlC Mamta Sudershan; BDO Chandan Manhas; CDPO Rahidal Lone; CMO Dr. Yudhvir Singh Kotwal; BMO Kishtwar Dr. Anil Sharma; BMO Dachan Dr. Sajjad Hussain, BMO Chatroo Dr. Saima Agoo, besides others.

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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