RAJOURI: A three-day training programme for Census 2027 Phase-I (House Listing & Housing Census) commenced today at Government Boys Model Higher Secondary School-Rajouri.

The training is being conducted under the overall supervision of the Principal Census Officer (Deputy Commissioner), Abhishek Sharma, in collaboration with the Directorate of Census Operations-J&K and the Planning, Development & Monitoring Department-J&K.

A total of 35 Census Clerks, deputed by District Census Officers, Sub-Divisional Census Officers and Charge Census Officers, are participating in the training programme. The training sessions are being facilitated by expert master trainers from the Directorate of Census Operations, including Sunil Kumar (Assistant Director), Rahul Kumar and Divyendu Pratap, Statistical Investigators.

The programme has been organized by the District Statistics & Evaluation Office with all necessary arrangements in accordance with the guidelines and circular instructions issued by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.

The training focuses on equipping participants with both theoretical understanding and practical skills required for the conduct of Census operations. Special emphasis is being laid on hands-on training through the use of personal laptops and tablets to familiarize trainees with modern digital data collection tools and methodologies.

Addressing the participants, the Principal Census Officer highlighted the importance of the Census exercise, describing it as a crucial tool for evidence-based planning, policy formulation and effective governance. He urged the trainees to undertake their responsibilities with utmost dedication and sincerity, as the exercise has long-term socio-economic and administrative implications.

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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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