• Work in tandem to ensure MCC provisions are implemented in toto, level playing field is provided to the stakeholders: CEO
  • National-level master trainers from IIIDEM deliver lectures on MCC, MCM, Fake News, Social Media Apps

JAMMU: In a bid to enhance the skills of its election machinery at District and Assembly Constituency level during the Assembly Election 2024, the office of the Chief Electoral Officer J&K conducted a training program for as many as 296 Nodal Officers across the Union Territory, which concluded today.

Conducted under the supervision of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), J&K, Pandurang K Pole, the program trained the Nodal Officers for the effective implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), Media Certification and Monitoring (MCM), monitoring of Paid and Fake News and Social Media Apps, and for Election Expenditure Monitoring (EEM) at district and Assembly Constituency (AC) level in both Jammu and Kashmir divisions of J&K Union Territory.

A total of 296 Nodal Officers, including 162 in Jammu Division were trained in the Physical Mode during the program being conducted in the training hall of J&K CEO Office at Nirvachan Bhawan, Rail Head Complex, Jammu. Similarly, 134 Nodal Officers from Kashmir Division were trained during the training program being held in online mode from the office of J&K CEO in Jammu.

Addressing the trainees, Chief Electoral Officer exhorted upon the Nodal Officers to work in tandem to ensure that the provisions of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) are implemented in toto during Assembly Election and Election Expenditure Monitoring is done effectively in true spirit so that the transparency and fairness of the electoral process is visible on ground and a level playing field is provided to the stakeholders.

The training provided to the Nodal Officers will prove to be crucial in upholding the integrity of the electoral processes and smooth conduct of the upcoming Assembly Elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the CEO added. During the training program, the national-level master trainers from India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) delivered lectures to all the trainees officers on topics related to MCC, MCM, Paid News, Social Media Apps, Election Expenditure Monitoring and others.

Additionally, the officials of Expenditure Division of Election Commission of India (ECI) gave a full session on Election Seizure Management System to the trainee officers in Jammu and the same theme of training was also followed in the Kashmir Division.

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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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