Urges Field Staff to ensure Accuracy, Transparency, Complete Coverage
Baramulla:Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO)/ Director Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, along with Principal Census Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Baramulla SF Hamid, Saturday chaired a review meeting at Dak Bungalow Baramulla to assess the preparedness and progress of the ongoing House Listing Operations (HLO) being conducted from June 1 to June 30, 2026, as part of the Census 2027 exercise.
The chair was briefed about the district’s preparedness for Census 2027 and the ongoing House Listing Operations. Officers briefed the Chair on the training programs for enumerators and supervisors, highlighting the district administration’s readiness for the Census exercise. The Principal Census Officer confirmed that all necessary administrative and logistical arrangements are in place to facilitate smooth Census activities, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts among stakeholders to ensure comprehensive coverage and quality data collection. Discussions during the meeting centered on achieving complete household coverage, particularly in remote and challenging areas, and enhancing field-level operations. Amit Sharma commended the dedication of field staff and urged enumerators and supervisors to fulfill their roles with professionalism and commitment. He stressed the importance of effective coordination, timely data collection, and adherence to guidelines for the success of the enumeration process. Sharma directed all officers to support census personnel and ensure the smooth execution of House Listing and Housing Census activities. The CPCO provided a toll-free helpline number for public inquiries regarding Census 2027 and warned citizens to be cautious of fraudulent communications related to the Census. He reassured the public that the Census process is straightforward, requiring only responses to official questions, and encouraged cooperation with authorized personnel. The meeting also reviewed field-level preparedness and operational aspects of the Census. Arun Kumar, the Joint Chief Principal Census Officer, discussed the monitoring framework for field operations, highlighting the significance of real-time tracking and supervision. Amit Sharma engaged with enumerators and supervisors in a Q&A session, addressing their concerns and reiterating the importance of accuracy, transparency, and professionalism in field operations. Key officials, including the District Census Officer and other relevant officers, participated in the meeting, underscoring the Census’s role as a vital national exercise for evidence-based planning and development.
