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  • Directs SSCL for green carpeting of central verges, dust-free footpaths, covering of spaces beneath flyovers

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Thursday chaired a meeting of Srinagar Smart City Limited to review implementation of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in Srinagar. He also reviewed developmental works being executed under NCAP, proposal plans and Saving Action Plan.

Besides CEO SSCL/Commissioner SMC, Dr Owais Ahmad and Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, the meeting was attended by senior officers of SSCL, R&B, Social Forestry, Traffic, Transport, Pollution Control Board, I&FC, Floriculture, other concerned departments and experts. At the outset, CEO SSCL gave a detailed presentation of developmental projects executed for implementation of NCAP and the proposed plans.

He briefed the chair regarding Annual Targets/Reduction values achieved for PM10 levels, status of funds under the National Clean Air Programme, activities undertaken by Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC)  to improve air quality, projects under Annual Action Plan, major ongoing projects under NCAP, creation of green zones, upgradation of roads, landscaping of parks and procurement of Mechanical Road Sweepers and Water Sprinklers for dust control.

While addressing the meeting, Div Com directed the officers to undertake plantation activities in the medians of roads solely during the designated plantation season. He emphasized that no planting should occur during the winter months. He directed for completion of fencing & land filling of medians and other civil works & developmental projects within the stipulated timelines.

Besides, Div Com called regulation of different sources of air pollution including industrial effluent & brick kilns. To enhance the air quality within the city, the Div Com mandated the implementation of green landscaping along the central verges of roads, the maintenance of dust-free footpaths and ensure pothole-free roads. He also gave instructions for the innovative development of areas located beneath flyovers.

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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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