Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama (Principal Census Officer), Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today conducted an extensive review of the ongoing House Listing and Housing Census (HLO) operations under Census-2027 across various charges of the district.
The DC reviewed the Census Charges of Pulwama (Rural), Pulwama (Urban) and visited Census Charges of Shahoora-Litter and Kakapora, where he assessed the progress achieved under the House Listing and Housing Census phase and reviewed the preparedness of field functionaries in view of the approaching completion of the HLO phase of Census-2027.
During the review meetings, the respective Charge Officers briefed the Principal Census Officer on the status and progress of field operations, completion levels, issues encountered on the ground and the measures being taken to ensure timely completion of the exercise.
The DC also interacted with Supervisors and Enumerators and sought detailed feedback regarding the coverage of assigned House Listing Blocks (HLBs), pendency status and challenges being faced during field-level data collection.
Emphasising the importance of the Census as a critical national exercise, the DC directed all Supervisors and Enumerators to undertake thorough verification of completed HLBs before marking them as completed on the portal so as to ensure that no household, structure or habitation is left out.
He stressed that accuracy, authenticity and completeness of census data must be maintained at every stage of the enumeration process and directed the field staff to exercise utmost diligence while recording information. He further instructed Enumerators with pending HLBs to expedite field operations and ensure completion of all assigned tasks within the prescribed timelines.
The DC highlighted the need for strict adherence to the provisions of the Census Act and reiterated that all information collected during the Census exercise is confidential in nature. He directed the field functionaries not to share census-related data with any unauthorised person or agency and to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professional conduct.
He further advised the Charge Officers to closely monitor the progress of field operations and ensure prompt resolution of issues arising during data collection. He also stressed the importance of proper coordination among Charge Officers, Supervisors and Enumerators for seamless completion of the exercise.
During the interactions, Supervisors and Enumerators raised certain operational queries, which were addressed by the Deputy Commissioner and the senior officers present on the occasion. The meetings were attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, District Census Coordinator, concerned Charge Officers, Supervisors and Enumerators.