JAMMU: Jammu Municipal Corporation, under the guidance of the Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav and in collaboration with Government College for Women, Parade Jammu, organized an awareness campaign on Solid Waste Management themed “Char Bin Apnao, Prakriti Bachao” here on the College Campus.  The drive focused on source segregation and the ban on single-use plastics.

The move aimed to promote a plastic-free, green campus by encouraging students and faculty to adopt sustainable waste management practices and help reduce plastic pollution. The campaign saw active participation from the College Principal, Dr. Ravender Kumar Tickoo, reflecting strong institutional commitment.

 Dr. Gurpreet Kour, NSS Programme Officer, and Kapleshwar Sharma, IEC Executive at JMC, efficiently coordinated the activities, leading NSS volunteers and staff in executing the awareness drive. Representatives from Jammu Municipal Corporation  Sikander and   Ankush Sharma, interacted with professors and students, emphasizing the importance of creating a single-use plastic-free campus.

Faculty members and officials contributed by raising questions and sharing insightful suggestions on the issue. This collaborative initiative, guided by Dr. Devansh Yadav, marked a significant step toward fostering an environmentally conscious and responsible academic environment on campus.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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.

— Team JK Monitor

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