• DC appeals to public for wider participation

ANANTNAG: As part of Census-2027, the Self-Enumeration (Digital Mode) Exercise, scheduled from May 17 to 31, 2026 and preceding the House Listing Operations (June 01 to 30, 2026), kicked off today in Anantnag. 

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) who is also the Principal Census Officer, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, formally inaugurated the self-enumeration facilitation counter/camp at the DC office.

Setting an example, the DC completed his self-enumeration activity in the presence of other concerned district officials. A detailed presentation and live demonstration of the self-enumeration process were also delivered on the occasion.

Addressing the camp, the Deputy Commissioner said that self-enumeration is India’s maiden attempt to capture household data, allowing individuals to use digital platforms to submit their census information online before enumerators visit their households. He described the process as a secure, web-based facility that enables respondents to enter their census data directly.

Dr. Bilal appealed to the general public to actively participate in the self-enumeration process through the digital mode on se.census.gov.in as well as in the overall Census 2027 operations, noting that planning, development models, and the allocation of resources are guided by census data. He informed that provisions for self-enumeration, consisting of 33 questions, have been incorporated into the portal to facilitate citizens and make the process more transparent and convenient. He further stressed the importance of public participation in ensuring the successful conduct of the census operations.

The function was attended by ADC (DCO) Vikas Ahlawat, ACR (NOC) Tariq Ahmad Malik, district and sectoral officers, census coordinators, master trainers, field trainers, supervisors, enumerators, and other staff.

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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.

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