In a streak towards covering all districts of both the UTs, 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 today 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 the 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, etc 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, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kupwara shared a brief profile of the district with the CPCO 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. He 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. The CPCO 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 the review meeting, Amit Sharma said the digital mode of data collection would enhance efficiency and improve the quality of information gathered. Principal Census Officer Kupwara assured full administrative support for the smooth conduct of Census operations and directed all concerned officers to closely monitor field activities to ensure timely completion of the exercise.
Later, Amit Sharma alongwith PCO Kupwara briefed the media regarding the progress achieved under the ongoing House Listing Operations (HLO) of Census-2027 in Kupwara district and highlighted the extensive preparations undertaken to ensure smooth, accurate and timely completion of the exercise.
He appealed to the public of Kupwara and overall public residing in UTs of J&K and Ladakh to fully co-operate with Census functionaries and provide accurate information, stating that reliable Census data serves as the foundation for informed governance, developmental planning and equitable distribution of resources.
The CPCO also reiterated that all the information collected during the Census 2027 is fully protected under Section 15 of Census Act, 1948 and assured that it remains completely confidential and cannot be shared with any agency or individual.
The meeting was also attended by Joint Director, DCO J&K, Arun Kumar; Additional Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad Khan; ADC Handwara, Javed Naseem Masoodi, Assistant Director DCO J&K, Vijay Kumar, Chief Planning Officer Kupwara, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Kupwara, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Lolab/Karnah, Charge Officers and other concerned officers who are associated with the ongoing Census exercise.