• Asks departments to take proactive measures for environment protection as per  NGT guidelines

SRINAGAR: To review the implementation of action plan for management of E-Waste, Biomedical Waste & Plastic Waste in District, a meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner  (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat here at meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chief Planning Officer, SDM West, SDM East, Secretary SMC, Chief Medical Officer, Officers of Pollution Control Committee, Deputy Controller Enforcement Legal Metrology, Chief Enforcement Officer, SMC, Divisional Forest Officer, all Tehsildars, all Block Development Officers, Field Inspector and other concerned.

At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner discussed threadbare various matter including implementation of Action plan for E-Waste, Biomedical Waste & Plastic Waste Management, rules, violations, capacity building of officials, members of District Level Committee to oversee the implementation of the E-Waste, Biomedical Waste & Plastic Waste Management.

On the occasion, the DC issued directions to all the members of DLC to submit the action taken report as per the guidelines of National Green Tribunal(NGT). DC also instructed for conducting inspections of the places to ensure proper management of E-Waste, Biomedical Waste and Plastic Waste in the District.  He also stressed on ensuring no single use plastic below 120 microns is used in the District. He instructed to intensify the enforcement activities and making earnest efforts to check and seize banned polythene, if found to be not in conformity with the existing rules.

 DC also asked the officers to ensure proper monitoring of collection and disposal of single use plastic and other kind of Wastes in their respective jurisdictions. Bhat underscored that environment protection is pivotal in the interest of our future generations, and urged upon all to contribute for better and healthy future for next generations and protect bio diversity. During the meeting, Chief Medical officer was stressed upon ensuring proper disposal of biomedical waste in all health institutions 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.

— Team JK Monitor

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