KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan today inaugurated a Compost Unit for Wet Waste here at Shalamar. The initiative forms part of efforts to manage and recycle wet waste, transforming it into useful organic fertilizers. The newly constructed unit, built at an approximate cost of ₹22 lakh has a capacity to process 500 kg of wet waste at a time. The project has been developed by the Department of Horticulture, Planning and Marketing in collaboration with the Municipal Council Kishtwar.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of proper waste management and directed the Municipal authorities to collect wet waste, such as kitchen scraps, vegetable waste besides other waste from households and establishments. This waste will be segregated and converted into valuable organic fertilizers.

This composting initiative is expected to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment in Kishtwar, reducing waste and promoting organic farming practices in the region.

Further, the work of beautification of Chowgan Ground has been taken up, besides desilting the choked drains of the town. Other initiatives include the creation of parking, traffic regulation and emphasis on door-to-door collection of garbage.

The inauguration was attended by ACD, Phulail Singh, EO Municipality/Dy. Registrar Cooperative, Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal and other senior officers and officials from various departments.

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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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