किरIITH is now an E-ISSN journal. All the issues since 2020 qualified for the ISSN parameter. Each issue is being dedicated to one of the thrust research areas of IITH. Following this precedence, we are back with yet another critical area of research at IITH, "Waste-2-Wealth (Waste Management Initiatives) @IITH" - Issue - 15 (Vol-5, Issue-2). Effective waste management is essential to protect the environment, conserve resources, safeguard public health, mitigate climate change, and promote sustainable development. This issue of किरIITH observes - Kargil Vijay Diwas (July 26), to honour the indomitable spirit and dedication of the Indian Armed Forces in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty.