REASI: A comprehensive training program was conducted for field functionaries today in the DC Office Conference Hall ahead of the household survey under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Urban 2.0.  The initiative aims to identify eligible households to provide them with pucca houses and basic amenities, aligning with the mission of "Housing for All" in urban areas.

The training session was attended by Nodal Officer PMAY-U (Additional District Development Commissioner -ADDC)  Sukhdev Singh Samyal; District Statistics & Evaluation Officer (DSEO) Ashok Kumar and the Executive Officer of the Municipal Committee Katra. The Master Trainers from the Education Department imparted training to the supervisors and surveyors deployed for the survey.

The training focused on equipping participants with the necessary skills to conduct the survey efficiently, ensuring accurate data collection through the PMAY Urban 2.0 framework. Topics covered included the use of the survey mobile application, adherence to modified eligibility criteria, and methodologies for identifying houseless households in urban areas of Reasi. The session emphasized the importance of transparency, timeliness, and community engagement to achieve 100% saturation of the scheme.

ADDC Sukhdev Singh Samyal underscored the significance of the survey in transforming the lives of houseless families by providing them with dignified housing. He urged the surveyors to adopt best practices and work diligently to ensure no eligible household is left out. DSEO Sh. Ashok Kumar highlighted the role of inter-departmental coordination in streamlining the process, while the Executive Officer of Municipal Committee Katra stressed the need for localized strategies to address the unique challenges of urban areas like Katra.

The master trainers from the Education Department played a pivotal role in guiding the supervisors and surveyors, providing hands-on training on data entry, verification processes, and resolving field-level challenges. The surveyors were encouraged to conduct door-to-door visits and engage with local communities to ensure comprehensive coverage.

This training marks a significant step towards the successful implementation of PMAY Urban 2.0 in Reasi, contributing to the national goal of providing affordable housing to all eligible urban households by 2029. The district administration remains committed to monitoring progress and ensuring the survey's outcomes translate into tangible benefits for the houseless population.

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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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