JAMMU: In a monumental recognition of its relentless sanitation reforms, civic mobilization, and infrastructure modernization, Jammu has secured the national 2nd rank in the Swachh Himalayan City category at the 10th edition of the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26.

The national awards were conferred by President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at a glittering ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today, celebrated under the inspiring theme “Swachhata Ki Nayi Pehel– Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath.”

Accepting this prestigious national honor on behalf of the city were Ayushi Sudan, Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban and Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation; Abdul Sattar, Joint Commissioner, Health and Sanitation, Jammu Municipal Corporation and Dr. Shahid Hussain, Health Officer, Jammu Municipal Corporation. Their presence at the national capital underscored the strong administrative leadership and dedication driving Jammu’s urban transformation.

The prestigious accolade reflects Jammu’s exemplary strides in sustainable solid waste management, door-to-door four-stream segregation, single-use plastic eradication and intensive community-led cleanliness drives.

Spearheaded by the Jammu Municipal Corporation in close coordination with the Housing and Urban Development Department and active civil society participation, the city successfully transformed its urban landscape through rigorous sanitation protocols and innovative IEC campaigns.

The municipal leadership dedicated this landmark national honour to the sanitation workers, frontline Safai Karamcharis and conscious citizens of Jammu whose unwavering daily dedication made this achievement possible. The administration emphasized that this award serves as a powerful testament to the success of Jan Bhagidari, proving that collaborative municipal teamwork and citizen ownership can achieve exemplary benchmarks in urban cleanliness.

Reaffirming its commitment to excellence, the Jammu Municipal Corporation pledged to continue upgrading urban waste processing mechanisms, expanding green cover and upholding the highest standards of public hygiene to ensure a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future for the city.

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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