KUPWARA: Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma along with Principal Census Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse on Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex Kupwara to assess the progress of the ongoing House Listing Operations (HLO) being conducted under Census 2027 in the district.
During this meeting in strategic Border district Kupwara, CPCO Amit Sharma specifically cautioned public against cyber fraudsters and criminals who want to dupe masses by fetching their vital information like Bank Account Numbers, Credit Card details, on the name of ongoing phases of Census 2027. He requested public to act as responsible and awakened citizens and counter all such challenges smartly and also report such instances to Police and Census Helpline of 1855 so that swift action can be taken against such criminals.
Initially, Chief Planning Officer Kupwara shared a brief profile of this important border district with the CPCO Amit Sharma regarding the preparedness and progress for Census 2027.
Reviewing the progress of Kupwara district, Amit Sharma appreciated its performance during Self Enumeration and the IEC activities undertaken here.
Amit Sharma stressed the importance of maintaining the highest standards of accuracy during data collection and directed enumerators and supervisors to ensure that every entry is recorded correctly and verified thoroughly. He cautioned that even minor errors or conceptual misunderstandings can adversely impact the quality of Census data and affect future policy planning.
CPCO Amit Sharma while mentioning Census 2027 as country’s largest administrative and statistical exercise, forming the basis for planning, resource allocation and socio-economic development for years to come. He also directed Charge Officers to ensure that Supervisors undertake regular field inspections and conduct random quality checks instructed to intensify monitoring and ensure strict adherence to Census guidelines.
Special emphasis was laid on ensuring comprehensive coverage of migratory and seasonal populations during the ongoing Census exercise so as to meticulously track migration routes and collect details of all eligible tribal population and individuals.
Before culmination of Kupwara review meeting, Amit Sharma said the digital mode of data collection would enhance efficiency and improve the quality of information gathered.
