SRINAGAR: Principal Census Officer (Urban)/Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, today briefed the media regarding the commencement of the Self-Enumeration phase of Census 2027, which begins today and will continue until May 31, 2026.

While addressing the media, He said that the Self-Enumeration initiative enables citizens to voluntarily submit their household and demographic details through a simple and convenient digital platform. He emphasized that the initiative is aimed at facilitating greater public participation and ensuring accuracy in the Census process.

He further highlighted that Self-Enumeration is a significant citizen-centric initiative introduced for the first time in the history of the Indian Census, allowing residents to provide their information from the comfort of their homes. The initiative has been designed to promote ease, transparency, and efficiency in the Census exercise while strengthening public outreach and supporting welfare-oriented planning.

Appealing to the general public, Haseeb urged all residents to actively participate in the Self-Enumeration process within the stipulated time frame and extend full cooperation to the administration for the successful conduct of Census 2027.

He also called upon citizens to ensure that accurate and complete information is provided so that the Census exercise reflects a true and reliable demographic profile, which will contribute to effective planning and development.

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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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