In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Award has brought along more responsibilities on staff to uphold high-quality standards at the Health Centres: DC Srinagar

SRINAGAR: In recognition of the high standards of quality and performance maintained by the two Health Institutions of Srinagar District, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has awarded Urban Primary Health Centre(UPHC) Lal Bazar and UPHC Batamaloo with the National Quality Assurance Standard (NQAS) Certification.

The parameters for the award included 24/7 mandatory service accessibility, availability of curative, preventive, and diagnostic services, implementation of safety measures in primary care facilities, hospital infection control, cleanliness and hygiene, safe and respectful maternity care, infrastructure and equipment availability, initiatives to reduce Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Rates, and increased patient satisfaction.

The UPHC Lal Bazar underwent National Level External Assessment between 11 September to 12 September, 2024 in all 12 departments and got 93.56 percent overall score. Similarly, UPHC Batamaloo underwent external assessment on 13 September and 14 September, 2024 and obtained an overall score of 92.91 percent. Speaking about the achievement, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat said that the sincere efforts and hard work put in by our dedicated staff of UPHCs of Lal Bazar and Batamaloo have been recognised.

 The DC congratulated the CMO Srinagar and staff members of both the health facilities. He urged them to work with added zeal and dedication and treat patients in a compassionate way. DC said this award has brought along more responsibilities on their shoulders to uphold high-quality standards at the health Institutions.

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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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