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

JAMMU: Dr. Bharat Bhushan, Member Legislative Assembly, Kathua, has hailed the extension of the National Health Mission for another five years, terming it an indicative of the concern of Union Government towards providing healthcare facilities to the people of the country.

He hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi & Union Health Minister for extending the operation of National Health Mission scheme for another five years. He stated that National Health Mission which is the amalgamation of National Rural Health Mission and National Urban Health Mission, has played a significant role in enhancing the reach of Health services in the country besides providing employment opportunities to over 1.5 million doctors, paramedics and other health services providers.

The NHM has played a significant role in providing essential healthcare to the needy and particularly in the vaccination process during covid-19 and helped in saving millions of lives, he said. The MLA also hailed the National Health Mission in reducing infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate.

MLA further stated that under Modi govt., the health sector has got a major boost and Medical Colleges have been established in Kathua, Doda, Rajouri and other Districts besides setting up the prestigious health institution like AIIMS in Vijaypur. He stated that extended NHM will give further fillip to the health sector, provide accessible healthcare to people besides providing employment to a large number of doctors, paramedics and other health care providers.

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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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