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

JAMMU: Jammu & Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL) successfully organized a State-Level Training of Trainers (ToT) program aimed at strengthening the public health supply chain management across the region. The training initiative brought together key stakeholders from the healthcare sector, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain for essential medical supplies and equipment.

Managing Director, JKMSCL, Kapil Sharma emphasized the importance of a robust supply chain in ensuring the availability of quality healthcare services to the citizens of Jammu & Kashmir. In his address, Sh. Kapil Sharma highlighted the critical role that the trained personnel will play in optimizing the management, storage, and distribution of medical supplies to improve patient outcomes.

The training program saw participation from Directorate of Health Services, Jammu, various Regional Drug Warehouses of JKMSCL, senior officials, pharmacists, and supply chain managers from various health facilities across Jammu Division. Renowned experts from PATH, served as resource persons, sharing their insights and practical knowledge with the attendees. The sessions included hands-on training, case study discussions, and real-world problem-solving exercises.

The ToT program was met with positive feedback from the participants, who appreciated the in-depth sessions and interactive approach. The newly trained personnel are expected to play a pivotal role in cascading the knowledge and practices learned during the training to their respective teams, ensuring a uniform implementation of best practices in public health supply chain management across the state.

In his closing remarks, Kapil Sharma stated, “This training program marks a significant step towards building a robust healthcare supply chain system in Jammu & Kashmir. By investing in the skills and capacity of our workforce, we are ensuring that quality medical supplies reach every corner of the Union Territory, ultimately benefiting the people we serve. The certificate of participation was distributed among the participants. Around seventy Medical Officers and other officials participated during two days workshop.”

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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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