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KATHUA: The District Administration Kathua today successfully concluded a three-day district-level training programme for District and Charge Level Officers/Officials for Census 2027 Phase-I (House Listing & Housing Census – HLO) at the Conference Hall of DC Office Complex Kathua.

The sessions focused on sensitizing officers about their roles and responsibilities, key concepts of House Listing Operations, and hands-on training on the Census Management & Monitoring System (CMMS) and HLBS web applications.

The training was organised in multiple sessions on March 16, 18 and 23, 2026, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all operational aspects for the smooth and efficient conduct of Census 2027 Phase-I.

Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, who is also the Principal Census Officer for the district, underscored the significance of accurate and reliable data collection and stressed the need for close coordination among field-level functionaries. He exhorted the officers to discharge their duties with utmost dedication and professionalism to ensure the successful conduct of the upcoming Census.

 The programme concluded with interactive discussions, addressing field-level challenges and clarifying operational queries. Among others, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kathua Vishavjeet Singh; District Statistics & Evaluation Officer Kathua Sidharth Anand; District Informatics Officer, NIC Kathua Shubham Singh; Seirin Kohli, Nodal Officer; Himanshu Koul and Sanjay Kumar, District Coordinators from the Directorate of Census Operations, J&K, besides Tehsildars, Executive Officers and other officials associated with the forthcoming Census exercise participated in the training programme.

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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