DODA: On the directions of Mission Director NHM J&K Akriti Sagar and Director Health Services Jammu Dr Poonam Sethi, a team comprising Deputy Director (Dentistry) DHS Jammu (External Assessor) Dr Sanjay Sharma and AM&EO SHS NHM J&K (Internal Assessor) Virender Vikram Singh today conducted a monitoring and surveillance visit of health facilities in district Doda under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS).

During the visit, the team inspected AAM Sub Centre Ramgarh, AAM Sub Centre Paryote and AAM Sub Centre Khellani of Medical Block Assar. The team reviewed the progress and preparedness of the health facilities nominated for NQAS assessment, including documentation, records, quality protocols and other essential aspects related to NQAS compliance.

The team conducted a detailed inspection of various sections of the facilities and interacted with the staff concerned to assess their preparedness and understand the challenges being faced in meeting the prescribed NQAS standards.

During the visit, the team identified a few minor gaps and issued necessary directions to the staff concerned to address and rectify them within the stipulated timeline, well before the scheduled National NQAS Assessment.

The team was accompanied by Internal Assessor Umar Anayat and Internal Assessor Faizan A Tramboo, besides Shashi Kumar (BAM NHM Assar), who facilitated the assessment and provided necessary guidance to the facility teams on NQAS preparedness and compliance.

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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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