RAJOURI: A three-day training programme for District Census Officers, Sub-Divisional Census Officers and Charge Census Officers, under phase I of Census-2027 preparations, commenced today in Rajouri, covering the House Listing and Housing Census (HLO).

The training programme is being conducted in collaboration with the Directorate of Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The inaugural session was addressed by Deputy Commissioner, Abhishek Sharma, who is also the Principal Census Officer for the district.

Highlighting the importance of the upcoming census exercise, he emphasized the need for accuracy, effective coordination and technological proficiency to ensure smooth and successful implementation.

Resource persons from the Directorate of Census Operations J&K, including Assistant Director Sunil Kumar, Statistical Investigators Rahul Kumar and Dibyendu Pratap Singh, are imparting comprehensive training to the officers. The sessions include both theoretical inputs and hands-on training, with special focus on the operation of CMMS and HLBC portals.

The training programme aims to familiarize the officers with digital tools and operational procedures necessary for the effective conduct of the House Listing and Housing Census phase. Participants are being equipped with the required skills for seamless data collection, verification and management.

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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.

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