SMVDIME hosts JANAN 2025

Excelsior Correspondent
KAKRYAL, July 12: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), in collaboration with the Jammu Obstetrics & Gynaecological Society (JOGS) and the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, is hosting JANAN 2025 – The Operative Obstetrics Congress from July 12-13, 2025, at SMVD Narayana Superspeciality Hospital Complex, Kakryal.
This two-day national congress is dedicated to advancing operative obstetric techniques and promoting excellence in women’s healthcare. The event has brought together over 150 delegates from across the country, including leading gynecologists, healthcare professionals, senior faculty members, and postgraduate students.
The congress was formally inaugurated by the chief guest, Dr Ashok Bhan, Member, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), along with the guest of honour Anshul Garg, CEO, SMVDSB, and special guest Alok Kumar Maurya, Additional CEO, SMVDSB.
Dr Ashok Bhan emphasised on the urgent need to reduce the urban-rural female health divide. He underscored the importance of uplifting rural maternal health, ensuring equitable access to safe deliveries, and empowering women through robust, community-centered healthcare systems.
A key highlight of JANAN 2025 was the first-of-its-kind cadaveric workshop held in the Jammu region, offering a rare and valuable hands-on opportunity for participants to enhance their anatomical knowledge and surgical expertise under the mentorship of renowned experts.
The scientific programme was robust and diverse, featuring live workshops on life-saving obstetric interventions during catastrophic childbirth, training in advanced suturing techniques, expert lectures on high-risk pregnancies, interactive panel discussions offering practical insights and evidence-based practices.
The grand success of JANAN 2025 was driven by the visionary leadership of Dr Yashpal Sharma, Patron and Executive Director, SMVDIME, along with the committed efforts of Dr R C Sharma, Organising Chairperson; Dr. Arun Arora, Scientific Chairperson; and Dr Manjusha Bajaj, Organising Secretary.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Geetu Mahajan, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, SMVDIME.

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