REASI: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today launched the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign in the district, marking the beginning of the fortnight-long cleanliness drive from September 17 to October 2, 2026.

Since its inception in 2017, Swachhata Hi Seva has served as a nationwide platform for mobilising citizens, institutions and leadership towards voluntary participation and collective efforts for cleanliness.

The launch featured a Swachhata Pledge Ceremony followed by a Signature Campaign, with participants taking the pledge and signing in support of the cleanliness initiative, reaffirming their commitment to cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner emphasised the need to maintain cleanliness at homes, workplaces and public spaces. He urged officers and citizens to keep their surroundings neat and well-organised and encourage others to adopt responsible cleanliness practices.

He called upon people to make the principles of ā€œReduce, Reuse and Recycleā€ an integral part of daily life by minimising plastic use, reusing resources and ensuring proper segregation and recycling of waste. He also stressed the importance of plantation and preservation of greenery for a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.

The Deputy Commissioner urged officers, Panchayati Raj Institutions, educational institutions, local bodies and citizens to actively participate in cleanliness and awareness activities being organised during the fortnight and contribute towards building a cleaner, greener and healthier Reasi.

Additional District Development Commissioner Krishan Lal, Additional Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Kumar, Chief Planning Officer Narinder Kumar, Programme Officer, ICDS Project Vijay Kumar, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Assistant Commissioner Development and other district and sectoral officers and officials were present.

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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.

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