J&K Begins Bidding for Amarnath Yatra Waste Management

29 Apr 2024 CW Team

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has taken a significant step towards ensuring the environmental sustainability of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra 2024 by initiating the bidding process for waste management services. With the pilgrimage scheduled from June 20th to August 20th, 2024, the government aims to maintain a sustainable and zero landfill status throughout the event.

Under the directive of the Directorate of Rural Sanitation, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Jammu & Kashmir, a comprehensive plan has been outlined. This plan encompasses the collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of solid waste generated at designated camps along the Yatra route.

Key elements of the plan include the primary and secondary collection of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) from specified collection points, deployment of manpower and transportation vehicles, and installation of waste collection bins. Special emphasis is placed on segregating organic waste and managing plastic waste effectively.

To ensure transparency and accountability, the appointed contractor will appoint a dedicated media liaison officer to facilitate media coverage of the pilgrimage. Additionally, Plastic Waste Collection Centers will be set up at key locations, and initiatives such as distributing cloth bags and providing free potable water through Water ATMs will be implemented.

A mobile application, SANJY2024, will be developed to provide essential information to pilgrims, including the locations of facilities and real-time weather forecasts. Moreover, the app will feature a grievance redressal system, allowing pilgrims to report cleanliness and sanitation issues.

With these measures in place, the Jammu and Kashmir Government aims to make the Amarnath Yatra 2024 not only spiritually enriching but also environmentally sustainable, setting a precedent for responsible pilgrimage management.

Infrastructure Urban

04 May 2026

Jyoti Structures FY26 profit rises 56.5%

Jyoti Structures (JSL) recently reported strong financial results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026, driven by disciplined execution, cost management and steady progress across its order book.For Q4 FY2025-26, total income rose 44.2 per cent to Rs 2.41 billion from Rs 1.67 billion in Q4 FY2024-25. EBITDA increased 58.6 per cent to Rs 237 million, while EBITDA margin improved by 89 basis points to 9.84 per cent. Profit before tax grew 53.3 per cent to Rs 188.5 million, and net profit rose 51.9 per cent to Rs 181.4 million.For FY2025-26, total income grew 53.1 per cent to Rs 7.72 bill..

Cat BEPU to Power Doppstadt Separator at IFAT 2026

Caterpillar’s Cat Battery Electric Power Unit (BEPU) has been selected by Doppstadt to power its SWS 6 Spiral Shaft Separator, which will be showcased for the first time at IFAT 2026 in Munich, Germany, from 4–7 May.The compact plug-and-play BEPU is designed to replace a diesel engine within the same space, using the same mounting locations and relative machine position. It integrates the battery, motor, inverter, onboard charging, cooling and controls, enabling OEMs to electrify existing chassis platforms without extensive redesign.Caterpillar and Cat dealer Zeppelin Power Systems have be..

VECV sales rise 6.9% in April 2026

VE Commercial Vehicles, a joint venture between Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, recorded sales of 7,318 units in April 2026, compared to 6,846 units in April 2025, registering 6.9 per cent growth. The total included 7,159 units under the Eicher brand and 159 units under the Volvo brand.Eicher branded trucks and buses reported sales of 7,159 units during the month, up 6.6 per cent from 6,717 units in April 2025. In the domestic commercial vehicle market, Eicher sales rose 8.6 per cent to 6,797 units from 6,257 units a year earlier.Exports declined 21.3 per cent, with VECV recording 362 units in ..