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JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee today organised a sensitization workshop on the rules and legislations governing the Biomedical Waste Management at the Health Care Facilities.  The representatives from government as well as private healthcare facilities participated in the interactive workshop held here at the Convention Centre. The participants were provided resource material.

The welcome and keynote addresses were delivered by the Member Secretary Ghansham Singh and Principal Scientific Officer, JKPCC Neelu Sharma respectively, followed by a series of presentations.

 The guest speakers included experts from Central Pollution Control Board Delhi Runa Orion Scientist E and Dr Beena Jad, Assistant Professor, Microbiology certified Infection Control Professional Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence and Associated Hospital (SMVDNSH).

The Principal Scientific Officer JKPCC gave an in house presentation on legal framework, while Dr Anju Sida I/c BMWM Cell, JKPCC explained the procedure for online applications and mechanism. The Treatment and Disposal being followed by the Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility (CBWTF) Samba was also presented by its representative.

In his address, Chairman JKPCC Vasu Yadav highlighted the mandatory compliances prescribed for the health care facilities, as enshrined in the BMW Management Rules, 2016. He further elaborated on the procedure prescribed under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and the Environment Protection Act, 1986 to seek necessary consent to establish and operate such facilities.

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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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