• 11,942 individuals benefit from flagship healthcare scheme

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal today reviewed the implementation of Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and redressal of public grievances at a meeting of District Grievance Redressal Committee (DGRC) of the Health Department.

During the meeting, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Parvaiz Khan briefed the chair that all three registered grievances, one received through the JK Samadhan portal and two via the CPGRAMS portal have been resolved.

The chair was also briefed that 11,942 beneficiaries have received treatment in public empanelled hospitals across the District under the Golden Card initiative. An amount of Rs 1,71,28,696 has been received from the State Health Agency to support these services.

The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the efforts of the Health Department for effective implementation of AB-PMJAY and timely redressal of public grievances. He reiterated the administration’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and ensuring accessible services for all.

The meeting was attended by Medical Superintendent District Hospital, Dr. Nusrat-ul-Nisa, Block Medical Officer Mandi, Dr. Riyaz Jan, District Coordinator State Health agency Dr Tanweer Malik and District Information System Manager Dr Parvez.

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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