‎‎RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP). ‎‎During the meeting, the concerned officer presented a detailed overview of NTEP indicators, targets and achievements, performance parameters and progress recorded so far.

‎‎The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the block-wise status and examined gaps in TB case detection, notification and treatment outcomes. He directed all concerned to intensify efforts towards achieving the goal of TB Mukt Rajouri. ‎‎He directed the health institutions to increase presumptive TB X-ray screening and instructed all BMOs to organize at least two screening and awareness camps daily in their respective blocks. The CMO was directed to closely monitor daily NTEP progress and share regular reports with the DC Office.

‎‎The Deputy Commissioner further stressed active case finding, improvement of key performance indicators and focused intervention in low-performing blocks to ensure 100% target achievement.

‎‎Emphasizing inter-departmental convergence, community participation and timely reporting, the Deputy Commissioner called for concerted efforts to accelerate TB elimination in the district within the stipulated timeframe.

‎‎The meeting was attended by ADDC, Malikzada Sheraz Ul Haq; CMO, Dr Manohar Lal Rana; DTO Dr Sajjad Rashid Mirza, all Block Medical Officers and other concerned officers.

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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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