GANDERBAL: A meeting of the District Task Force for Immunization was held today under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, to review preparedness regarding the launch of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign in the district. The meeting was held in backdrop of the scheduled launch of the HPV vaccination drive by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi across the country.

At the outset, the meeting was apprised of the importance of the vaccine. It was noted that cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in India, often caused by HPV.  The DC was briefed about the completion of line-listing, block-wise verification, capacity building, and orientation sessions, as well as the status of vaccine logistics and cold chain management.

A total of 11 sites have been selected for the vaccination drive, with District Hospital Ganderbal serving as the primary center. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) informed that the program will run for 90 days.

The DC directed the Chief Education Officer (CEO) and Programme Officer, ICDS to increase awareness about the benefits among the general population and encourage beneficiaries in the target age group to get vaccinated. 

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Programme Officer ICDS, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Education Officer Ganderbal, Block Medical Officers and other officials from the health department.

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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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