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

DODA:  Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda Harvinder Singh on Thursday chaired a review meeting to assess the progress made in the enrollment of eligible persons for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card in the district. The meeting was held at DC Office Complex and attended by key officers from the health and planning departments.

Chief Planning Officer, Chief Medical Officer, District Health Officer, District Manager CSC and all Medical Officers from across the district participated in the review session. During the meeting, the District Manager Ayushman presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation highlighting the current status of card generation, coverage progress, bottlenecks at the field level and strategy for achieving 100% saturation of eligible beneficiaries.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of ensuring that all senior citizens and eligible individuals are enrolled at the earliest, so they can avail the medical benefits under the scheme without delay. He directed all Medical Officers and allied stakeholders to intensify awareness activities, expedite verification process and remove any operational hurdles. DC Doda also instructed the health and CSC teams to work in close coordination for door-to-door coverage, service delivery at health institutions and timely uploading of beneficiary data.

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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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