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

JAMMU: As part of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 83rd Foundation Day, the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) celebrated it with zeal and enthusiasm here. CSIR is the largest R&D organization of the country and a network of 38 national laboratories spread across the country.  

Dr. Jitendra Sharma, Managing Director and Founder CEO of Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), Hyderabad, was the Chief Guest on the occasion and delivered the CSIR Foundation lecture on “Medical Technology and Universal Health Coverage”,. In his address, Dr. Jitendra Sharma emphasized on affordable healthcare technologies and medical devices research for the welfare of the society. He further suggested that there should be collaboration between CSIR-IIIM and Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), Hyderabad for innovative research in the field of medical devices technology and drug discovery.

Earlier, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM, Jammu introduced the audience to the Chief Guest of the event. Dr. Ahmed informed the audience that Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), Hyderabad is one of the leading manufacturers of medical devices, and was established in just 342 days under the overall guidance and leadership of Dr. Jitendra Sharma.

On this occasion, retirees of preceding year as well as the staff members who have completed 25 years of legitimate service were felicitated with Samman Patra and Memento by the Chief Guest and the Director, CSIR-IIIM, Jammu for their contribution towards institution. As a part of celebrations, some saplings of plants were also rooted in the premises of IIIM under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” (Plant4Mother) Campaign by the Chief Guest and the Director, CSIR-IIIM, Jammu.

Prominent among others were also present during the event Dr.(Mrs.) Asha Chaubey, Sr. Principal Scientist & Head, FMB Division, Dr. Sumit Gandhi, Sr. Principal Scientist & Head, ID Division, Dr. Qazi Naveed Ahmed, Sr. Principal Scientist & Head, NPMC Division, Dr. Shashank Singh, Sr. Principal Scientist from Pharmacology Division, Dr.(Mrs.) Suphla Gupta, Sr. Principal Scientist & Nodal Scientist, CSIR Aroma Mission Phase-III, Bikram Singh, Sr. Controller of Administration, Ajay Kumar, Controller of Finance and Accounts, Dilip Gehlot, Store and Purchase Officer and Rajesh Gupta, Administrative Officer. Dr. Gurleen Kaur conducted the proceedings of the event while Er Abdul Rahim, Chief Scientist, Head RMBD & IST presented the formal vote of thanks. 

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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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