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KISHTWAR: The District Administration Kishtwar (Principal Census Office), under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (Principal Census Officer), Pankaj Kumar Sharma, is conducting a comprehensive three-day Phase-I training programme for census functionaries in preparation for Census 2027. The training sessions are being conducted in collaboration with the Directorate of Census Operations, J&K.

The training is being imparted to the participants by the resource persons from Directorate of Census and Operations J&K including Deputy Director (Census & Operations Office Jammu), Manmeet Singh; Master Trainer and Resource Person, Vinay Kumar Singh; Office Superintendent, Anish Sharma; District Coordinator Kishtwar Shekhar Singh Rajawat along with other officials.

On Day 2 of the programme, held today, the focus remained on strengthening the operational capabilities of the trainees. The sessions covered key aspects such as role and responsibilities of census staff, core concepts of House Listing Operations and hands-on training on the Census Management & Monitoring System (CMMS) and HLBC web applications.

Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma highlighted the critical importance of accurate and reliable data collection. He stressed the need for seamless coordination among field-level functionaries and urged officers to perform their duties with dedication, precision and professionalism to ensure the successful conduct of Census 2027.

The participants actively engaged in the training sessions, gaining valuable insights into digital tools and procedural frameworks essential for modern census operations. The day concluded with interactive discussions, during which field-level challenges were addressed and operational queries were clarified.

The programme witnessed the participation of senior district officials, including ADC, Pawan Kotwal (District Census Officer); SDM Marwah, Dr. Mohd Ashraf (SDCO); SDM Chatroo, SDM Paddar Dr. Amit Kumar (SDCO), Nayeem Ur Rehman (SDCO); EO Municipal Council Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal, DSEO, Suresh Kumar Sharma (ADCO), CEO Sanjay Dogra along with Tehsildars serving as Charge Census Officers and other clerical and technical staff associated with the census operations.

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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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