BHADERWAH: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bhaderwah, Sunil Kumar Bhutyal chaired a meeting regarding the upcoming Census 2026 at Dak Bunglow Bhaderwah. The meeting focused on preparations and awareness for the smooth conduct of India’s 16th Census.

India’s 16th Census, scheduled to begin its first phase from April 1, 2026, will be the world’s first fully digital population census. The census will be conducted in two phases—House Listing (April to September 2026) and Population Enumeration (February 2027).

During the meeting, it was informed that ADC Bhaderwah will serve as the District Census Officer, while the Tehsildar Bhaderwah has been designated as the Census Charge Officer for rural areas. Tehsildar Bhaderwah, Kamalpreet Singh, appealed to the public to actively participate in Census 2026 to ensure accurate data collection and effective planning for development.

The schedule for census activities includes Self-enumeration & house listing: May 17 to May 31, 2026, House listing & housing census: June 2026 Population enumeration (snow-bound areas): September–October 2026, Final population enumeration: February 2027 and Publication of results: March 2027.

The meeting was attended by census staff members and former sarpanches from various panchayats, who were briefed about their roles and responsibilities in the census process. The ADC emphasized the importance of cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure the successful and transparent conduct of Census 2026.

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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