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  • Directs strengthened Monitoring Mechanism

GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules-2026 in urban and rural areas of the district. During the meeting, the DC reviewed the existing system of solid waste management, including waste collection, segregation and disposal mechanisms across the district, and stressed the need for effective implementation of sanitation measures.

He also reviewed the mechanism for handling bulk waste generators and emphasized strict adherence to prescribed waste management norms. The DC directed the concerned officers to ensure source segregation of waste at all levels and called for intensified awareness and enforcement measures to strengthen compliance.

Emphasizing strict enforcement of the Solid Waste Management Rules, the DC directed officers to take action against violators and ensure imposition of penalties wherever required. He particularly stressed that bulk waste generators violating the norms must be penalized. To strengthen oversight and implementation, the DC directed the constitution of a dedicated monitoring cell to supervise and monitor implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules-2026 across all blocks of the district.

The DC also instructed all Block Development Officers to issue proper garbage collection rosters to ensure timely and systematic waste disposal within their respective jurisdictions.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, District Officer Pollution Control Committee, Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Committee, Ganderbal and all Block Development Officers of the district.

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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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