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

MANIPAL: The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has appointed Dr Satish Adiga, Head of the Department, Clinical Embryology at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, as an Expert Member of the National Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) & Surrogacy Board.

The National ART & Surrogacy Board is the highest authority responsible for overseeing assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy services across India. It guarantees that these services are safe, ethical, and transparent. The board advises the central government on policy matters, regulates and monitors ART clinics and gamete banks, sets standards and codes of conduct, and manages the national registry. Its duties also include preventing misuse of technology, protecting patient rights, and promoting responsible research and innovation in reproductive medicine.

Dr Adiga has over thirty years of expertise in IVF embryology, infertility treatment, and quality management, serving in a key national role. He is well known for his work in IVF training, fertility research, and promoting best practices in ART, both in India and globally.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has welcomed his appointment, highlighting the institution’s long standing dedication to clinical excellence, innovation, and leadership in public health. 

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education:

The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University. Offers over 400 specialisations across the Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S) streams through its constituent units at campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. With a remarkable academic track record, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant contributions to research, MAHE has earned recognition and acclaim both nationally and internationally. In October 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the prestigious Institution of Eminence status. Currently ranked 3rd in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and enriching campus life.

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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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