KUPWARA, JUNE 16: The 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 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 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 the public to act as responsible and awakened citizens and counter all such challenges smartly and also report such instances to the 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 the 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.
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.
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.
