RAJOURI: A one-day training programme for supervisors and surveyors was successfully conducted today at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Rajouri to facilitate the upcoming House-to-House Survey under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0. The programme was organized under the overall supervision of Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, Additional District Development Commissioner and Nodal Officer PMAY-U, and coordinated by District Statistics and Evaluation Officer Sandeep Kumar Sharma.

The training witnessed enthusiastic participation from supervisors and field investigators drawn from the Municipal Committees of Rajouri and Thannamandi. The primary objective of the session was to equip field functionaries with the requisite knowledge and skills for effective and accurate data collection in urban areas of the district.

Master trainers from the Statistical Cadre led comprehensive sessions covering the objectives, methodology, and operational framework of the PMAY-U 2.0 survey. Special emphasis was laid on the practical use of a dedicated mobile application developed to streamline data collection and ensure precision during the house-to-house survey. The training programme is a key step towards the successful implementation of PMAY-U 2.0 in Rajouri District, enabling field staff to contribute effectively to the mission’s goal of ensuring housing for all in urban areas.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here