DODA: In a significant step towards strengthening the quality of primary healthcare services, the Physical National Assessment under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) was conducted at AAM Sub-Centre Kilhotran and AAM Sub-Centre Paryote in district Doda by external assessors from the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI.

Upon their arrival at the respective health facilities, the external assessment teams were accorded a warm welcome by the facility staff. The staff expressed appreciation for the visit and extended full cooperation to the visiting assessors to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the assessment process.

The two-member external assessment team comprised Tarun Bhardawaj and Parveesh Sharma, who assessed the facilities against the prescribed NQAS parameters, focusing on various aspects of healthcare service delivery, patient safety, infection control, infrastructure, availability of essential medicines and equipment, maintenance of records and adherence to quality protocols.

The District Quality Assurance Unit (DQAU) Doda, accompanied the visiting assessment team throughout the assessment process and extended the necessary coordination and support to facilitate the smooth conduct of the exercise.

The assessment reflects the sustained efforts of the Department of Health and Family Welfare Doda towards improving healthcare standards at the grassroots level and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centred and quality healthcare services to the rural population.

The assessment proceedings were also attended by Block Medical Officer Gandoh Dr. Farooq Saleem, Block Medical Officer Assar, Dr. Syed Mohd Ismail, besides the Block Accounts Managers (BAMs) of Medical Blocks Gandoh and Assar.

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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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