• Emphasises efficient waste management

DODA: Managing Director Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), Dr. Devansh Yadav today inspected the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) here in Doda Town. He was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, besides functionaries from the local Municipal Council.

During the visit, Dr. Yadav conducted a detailed inspection of the facility, assessing its capacity, operational efficiency, and the quality of recovered materials. He also interacted with municipal staff and sanitation workers, inquiring about their work conditions, challenges, and the implementation of waste management protocols.

Highlighting the significance of proper waste segregation and recycling, Dr. Yadav emphasised the need for streamlining waste collection and segregation at source, processing, and disposal of legacy as well as fresh waste to enhance overall efficiency. He also checked the functioning of machinery employed for biomining of legacy waste and urged the teams to adopt best practices for sustainable waste management.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of public participation in maintaining cleanliness and urged citizens to support efforts of the civic body by adhering to waste segregation guidelines. He further stressed on the Swachh Survekshan and the role of the public in ensuring improved sanitation conditions which could help the Municipal Body score good in the process.

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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