UDHAMPUR: A one-day training program under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban 2.0 was organized today for supervisors and surveyors here at Conference Hall DC Office Complex Udhampur. The session was formally inaugurated by Additional District Development Commissioner Rajinder Singh.

Addressing the training programme, the ADDC highlighted that the PMAY-U 2.0 scheme is a flagship initiative aimed at ensuring "Housing for All" by providing all-weather pucca houses to eligible beneficiaries residing in urban areas. He urged the surveyors and supervisors to work with utmost dedication and accuracy while conducting the surveys so that a comprehensive and authentic database of eligible beneficiaries is created.

The District Statistics and Evaluation Officer provided participants with a detailed overview of the various data points in PMAY mobile application to be collected during the household surveys. In addition, he addressed several queries raised by the participants and ensured clarity on technical and procedural aspects of the data collection process. The training program aimed to build the capacity of field-level functionaries to ensure effective implementation of PMAY-U 2.0 across the district.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

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.

— Team JK Monitor

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