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

DODA: To mark the Gandhi Jayanti, the Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the Department of Health under the banner of District Leprosy Society Doda conducted the Kusht Mukti Abhiyan, besides taking a pledge on Cleanliness & Leprosy at CMO Office Doda. The programme was held under the able guidance of Chief Medical Officer Doda Dr Om Kumar.

The purpose of the event was to raise awareness about cause, transmission, sign and symptoms, treatment, prevention of leprosy and social stigma associated with the disease among the community. On the occasion, the Para Medical Supervisor Surinder Singh administered a pledge to all the staff to maintain cleanliness in and around their surroundings besides generated awareness about the Leprosy disease.

Medical Officer Leprosy Unit Doda Dr Javed Ahmed Parray, Mohd Shafi Attu, Dy CMO, staff members and a large number of students fom ANMT Doda were present on the occasion. On the occasion, the speakers sensitized the participants about the symptoms, causes and treatment of leprosy and stressed upon the staff to work with dedication in conducting the survey with the hope that an effective campaign will help in detection of hidden leprosy cases in remote areas in the District. 

Later, Dr Javed Parray along with others flagged off the Kusht Mukt Abhiyan Rath as a part of IEC, which will aware the general masses about the early sign and symptoms of leprosy. Meanwhile, the department also enjoined upon all the field staff to spread mass awareness about this disease in the community and to clear all the misconception about the leprosy disease from 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.

— Team JK Monitor

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