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BANDIPORA: In line with the objectives of achieving Garbage Free Cities (GFC) under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0), a comprehensive capacity building workshop was organized today at Town Hall, Bandipora for the technical staff and sanitary staff of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of Bandipora, Sumbal & Hajin.

The workshop focused on key themes including Segregation of Waste at Source, Door-to-Door Collection of Waste, Ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs) and the Use & Implementation of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) Centers.

CEO Municipal Council Bandipora, Aijaz Ahmad Khan attended the event, which was organized with expert facilitation from Swaaha Resource Management Pvt. Ltd. He deliberated on various aspects of Solid Waste Management and sustainable practices under SBM-U 2.0.

Speaking on the occasion, Capacity Building Expert of Swaaha highlighted the importance of citizen participation in achieving effective waste management, emphasizing that segregation of waste at the household level is the first and most critical step towards a garbage-free city. The expert also underlined the role of ULBs in ensuring efficient door-to-door collection, discouraging single-use plastic and promoting RRR centers as hubs for waste recycling and resource recovery.

The workshop witnessed active participation from the sanitary staff of all three ULBs, local citizens and students who were sensitized and trained on modern waste management practices. The initiative aims to strengthen their skills and capacity for implementing SBM-U 2.0 objectives effectively at the grassroots level. There was an on-field visit to Government Girls Higher Secondary School Bandipora which has done remarkable work on sensitising students on the concept of Zero waste.

Municipal Council Bandipora reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Garbage Free City mission and encouraged staff to act as change agents in fostering sustainable waste management practices across 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.

— Team JK Monitor

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