In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: In the run-up to World Environment Day, the Jammu Railway Division of Northern Railway has launched a special environmental awareness campaign from May 15 to June 5, 2026, aimed at promoting sustainable development and eco-friendly railway operations.

As part of the campaign, special workshops were organized on Sunday across various railway stations of the Division, where railway officials and employees participated enthusiastically. The workshops focused on creating awareness about climate change, scientific waste management, energy conservation, and environmentally responsible practices within railway premises.

During the sessions, railway environment experts highlighted various initiatives being adopted to reduce the carbon footprint in day-to-day railway operations. Special emphasis was laid on the use of modern waste disposal systems, elimination of single-use plastic, and adoption of energy-efficient measures to transform railway stations into fully environment-friendly zones.

In a significant move towards digitization and environmental conservation, ticket checking staff across the Division also encouraged passengers to adopt paperless travel by booking tickets online through the ‘RailOne’ App, ‘UTS’ App, IRCTC, and other authorized digital platforms. Officials informed passengers that digital tickets, QR codes, and official SMS confirmations on smartphones are fully valid during ticket inspections, eliminating the need for printed tickets and reducing paper consumption.

The Jammu Railway Division has set an ambitious target of achieving 100 per cent digitization in the near future to ensure greater convenience, transparency, and environmental sustainability.Further strengthening its green initiatives, the Division has completely digitized MSP (Management and Service Procurement) and QSP (Quality System Process), a move expected to make railway operations faster, safer, more transparent, and virtually paperless.

The ‘Harit & Swachh Rail’ campaign is aligned with the national Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative and is expected to contribute significantly towards reducing carbon emissions, conserving natural resources, and combating climate change.The Jammu Railway Division has appealed to passengers and the public to actively participate in the green movement and contribute towards making every railway journey cleaner, greener, and more sustainable.

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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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