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REASI:  Marking a significant transformation in urban waste management, the Municipal Council Reasi, in collaboration with the Swachhata IEC Team and Self-Help Group (SHG) Community Mobilizers, successfully executed a major segregated waste collection drive in Ward No. 7, Muslim Mohalla. The drive was conducted under the flagship 'Model Ward Colony Initiative' to establish model sustainable neighborhoods across the town in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026.

The operational milestone follows a month-long, door-to-door public awareness campaign across Ward No. 7, where Swachhata Executives and SHG Community Mobilizers covered every household. Through intensive Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities, the residents were educated on mandatory source segregation, home composting techniques, and sustainable waste handling. Demonstrating the direct impact of sustained community engagement, a large majority of households handed over pre-segregated waste as municipal collection vehicles covered the area.

To ensure total compliance, Municipal Council Reasi officials, IEC Swaaha Swachhata Executives and SHG Community Mobilizers provided on-the-spot segregation assistance to households that had brought unsegregated waste. At designated collection junctions, mixed waste was immediately categorized into four streams Wet, Dry, Sanitary and Special Care Waste. The segregated waste was loaded into dedicated vehicle chambers, while sanitary and special care waste was safely deposited into specialized vehicle compartments designed for hazardous stream handling.

This successful drive demonstrates that source segregation and scientific waste collection can be realized through continuous public outreach, strong field leadership and active citizen participation. Municipal Council Reasi reaffirmed its commitment to scaling the Model Ward Colony Initiative across all municipal wards, driving sustainable urban sanitation and fostering long-term community responsibility for a cleaner, healthier Reasi.

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