BHADERWAH: Under the ongoing Kayakalp initiative to promote cleanliness and quality healthcare standards, an External Assessment under the Kayakalp Programme for the financial year 2025-26 was conducted today at Sub District Hospital Bhaderwah by a designated assessment team. The assessment was carried out under the directions of the Mission Director, NHM J&K and under the guidance of the Director Health Services Jammu.

The team was headed by Dr. Arun Sharma (External Assessor) and was joined by BMO Kishtwar, Dr. Anil Sharma as Internal Assessor. The assessors undertook a comprehensive evaluation of the departments and functional areas of the hospital as per Kayakalp guidelines, focusing on sanitation, hygiene, infection prevention and control, biomedical waste management and patient care services.

Upon their arrival, the visiting team was accorded a warm welcome by BMO Bhaderwah Dr. Versha Sharma along with the staff of the Hospital. She briefed the assessors about the functioning of the institution and the healthcare services being provided to the local population. The team inspected key service areas, verified records and interacted with healthcare personnel to assess adherence to prescribed standards under the Kayakalp initiative. The assessment forms part of the ongoing efforts to promote cleanliness, strengthen infection control practices and ensure continuous quality improvement in public healthcare facilities.

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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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