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BARAMULLA: Principal Census Officer (Deputy Commissioner), Baramulla, S.F Hamid today addressed a press conference regarding the preparations for Census 2027 and informed that the district is fully prepared for the successful conduct of India’s first fully digital Census.

Addressing media persons, the Principal Census Officer stated that Census is the foundation of evidence-based planning, governance, and welfare delivery, playing a vital role in shaping future development policies and public services.

He informed that Census 2027 will be conducted through the Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) using mobile-based digital enumeration supported by GIS mapping and advanced monitoring systems.

As part of the Houselisting and Housing Census phase, Digital Self-Enumeration for residents of Baramulla will remain open from 17 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 through the official portal se.census.gov.in. Citizens can voluntarily submit their household information online using mobile phones, tablets, or computers.

Thereafter, House-to-House Survey operations will be conducted from 1 June to 30 June 2026 by trained Census Enumerators. The Population Enumeration phase will follow subsequently in a staggered manner across Jammu & Kashmir, including snow-bound areas.

The Principal Census Officer further informed that Baramulla district has finalized 25 Census Charges, including 18 Rural and 7 Urban Charges, besides 122 Special Charges for institutions and special establishments. A dedicated workforce of 2,367 personnel, including Enumerators, Supervisors, and Trainers, has been trained for the exercise.

Emphasizing transparency and public trust, he stated that all Census officials will carry QR-coded identity cards and clarified that Census personnel will never ask for OTPs, bank details, passwords, or financial information.

Appealing for public participation, the Principal Census Officer urged citizens, media organizations, educational institutions, civil society members, and community leaders to actively participate in Census 2027 and ensure that every household and every individual in Baramulla is counted accurately and inclusively.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

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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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