SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the developmental scenario of Khansahib Constituency of Budgam district.

The meeting was attended by MLA Khan Sahib, Saif-u-din Bhat; Secretary School Education, Ram Niwas Sharma; Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah; Director School Education Kashmir, Director Health Services Kashmir, Director Coordination New GMCs, Director Finance Health and Medical Education, Director Planning Health and Medical Education, CEO Budgam, CMO Budgam and other concerned officers.

During the meeting, the Minister took holistic assessment on the progress of various ongoing projects spanning healthcare, education and civic amenities. The Minister emphasized the enhancing infrastructure at Primary Health Centres and local hospitals. She directed the health department to fast track ongoing proposals aimed at strengthening the critical infrastructure like diagnostic facilities, dialysis centres as well as other facilities.

While reviewing education infrastructure in the Constituency, Sakeena Itoo directed the officers for renovating key schools and college facilities with main focus on developing basic amenities for the students. He also called for setting up ICT-ready classrooms and upgrading labs in various schools to meet current educational standards.

The Minister reiterated the Government’s commitment to equitable and grassroots development across J&K. She reaffirmed that addressing gaps in critical sectors like healthcare and education and infrastructure remains priority of the Omar Abdullah led Government. Sakeena Itoo further called for interdepartmental coordination to ensure seamless implementation of welfare and development schemes. He called for establishing monthly grievance forums at constituency level to ensure citizens grievances are addressed promptly.

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.

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