JAMMU: Puneet Mahajan BJP Health and Medical Cell Convener Jammu and Kashmir met Dhananter Singh Special Seecretary to the Government, Health and Medical Education Department J&K in connection with various important issues concerning the healthcare sector of Jammu & Kashmir.

During the meeting, a wide range of significant matters relating to the health sector were discussed in detail. Special focus was laid on the difficulties being faced by the general public in availing quality healthcare services, particularly in remote, border, hilly, and far-flung areas where medical facilities require further strengthening and accessibility.Serious concerns regarding the smooth implementation of Ayushman Bharat were also highlighted. Issues affecting beneficiaries, empanelled hospitals, and patients requiring timely treatment were brought to notice. The challenges being faced by private hospitals, which are playing an important role in serving the people and supplementing public healthcare infrastructure, were also discussed comprehensively.

In addition, emphasis was laid on improving coordination between hospitals and authorities, timely resolution of public grievances, strengthening healthcare manpower, enhancing emergency medical services, and ensuring that welfare schemes reach every deserving citizen in an efficient and transparent manner.

Dhananter Singh gave a very patient and positive hearing to all the matters raised during the interaction. He appreciated the concerns highlighted in the larger public interest and assured that all genuine issues would be projected before the higher authorities for appropriate consideration and necessary action.

The meeting was held in a cordial, constructive, and forward-looking atmosphere, reflecting a shared commitment towards improving the healthcare delivery system, strengthening medical institutions, and ensuring better healthcare facilities for every citizen of Jammu & Kashmir.

Puneet Mahajan expressed confidence that under the guidance of dedicated officers like Dhananter Singh, the health sector in Jammu & Kashmir will continue to progress for the welfare and benefit of the people.

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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.

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