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

RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a review meeting on implementation of the PM TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and directed officers concerned to intensify efforts to eliminate tuberculosis through a coordinated approach.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the district's progress on TB case detection, treatment outcomes, contact tracing, TB Preventive Treatment (TPT), Nikshay Poshan Yojana, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Nikshay Mitra registration and data management under the programme. He said tuberculosis elimination is a shared responsibility and asked officers to ensure every eligible patient receives timely diagnosis, uninterrupted treatment and continuous follow-up and that preventive interventions be strengthened to break the chain of transmission and reduce the disease burden in the district.

On the Nikshay Mitra initiative, the Deputy Commissioner said the programme has a significant role in extending nutritional and social support to TB patients, and directed the Health Department to expedite registration of Nikshay Mitras and mobilise resources to enhance community participation.

The Deputy Commissioner instructed officers to ensure timely and accurate updation of data on the Nikshay portal and called for strengthening surveillance, improving contact tracing and intensifying awareness campaigns to encourage early reporting, diagnosis and treatment of TB cases. The meeting was attended by ADC Rajouri Ravi Kumar Sihag, DTO Dr Shahzad Mirza and Block Medical Officers.

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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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