POONCH: The three-day District-Level Field Trainer Training Programme for the conduct of Census 2027 (House Listing and Housing Census – HLO, Phase I), which commenced on April 23, 2026, concluded successfully today in Poonch. The programme was organized under the overall supervision of Principal Census Officer and Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma.

A total of 24 Field Trainers participated in the training programme. These trainers will further impart training to approximately 1,242 Enumerators and Supervisors across eight Census Charges, covering six tehsils and two municipalities of District Poonch.

The training sessions were conducted by Master Trainers Javaid Ahmed, Additional District Census Officer, Poonch and Sunil Kumar, Assistant Director from the Directorate of Census Operations, J&K. The sessions focused on key aspects of the House Listing and Housing Census (HLO), including identification and listing of households, assessment of housing conditions, use of digital devices and adherence to prescribed field protocols.

The successful completion of this training programme marks a significant milestone in strengthening preparedness for Phase I (HLO) of Census 2027 in District Poonch. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized strict adherence to the Census Manual and guidelines issued for Census 2027 to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality in data collection.

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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