SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired the UT Level Apex Committee meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review progress on implementation of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in the twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar. The meeting among others was attended by ACS Forests, Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, PCCF J&K, Secretary Health and Medical Education, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Commissioners of JMC and SMC and other concerned officers.

During the meeting, the Chief Secretary called upon all the  concerned stakeholders to ensure stringent implementation of mitigation measures for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution. He called upon them to work with sincerity so that all the targets are achieved well in time. The Chief Secretary highlighted the significance of  NCAP in tackling air pollution challenges especially in urban areas, emphasizing the need for concerted efforts from all departments and stakeholders involved in order to achieve desired outcomes of the programme.

He also sought implementation status of pollution control measures, augmentation of monitoring infrastructure, enforcement of emission norms for industries and vehicles, promotion of cleaner technologies and public awareness campaigns. The Chief Secretary underscored the importance of strict adherence to timelines and quality benchmarks in achieving the desired outcomes of NCAP.

The Chief Secretary, during the meeting, also delved through each project of both capital cities and had detailed analysis of all the expenditure made till date. He stressed on making tireless efforts to complete all the pending works. He also directed the concerned stakeholders to accelerate  the pace of tendering and other preliminary processes of remaining works under this programme.

During the meeting, the PCCF through presentation, informed the meeting about the progress made, so far, in implementation of this programme in Jammu and Srinagar cities.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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