Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam Athar Aamir khan who is also the Principal Census Officer of the district, on Tuesday chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of Census 2027 related activities in the District.
During the meeting the DC was apprised about the timelines, digital tools, and roles and responsibilities of various census functionaries.
The DC was also informed about the key aspects including the two phases of Census 2027 viz House Listing and Housing Census (HLO) and Population Enumeration as well as the use of digital platforms such as mobile applications and the Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) for efficient data collection and monitoring.
The DC took a detailed charge-wise review of the progress with regard to formation and mapping of Houselisting Blocks (HLBs), appointment of enumerators and supervisors, and readiness of logistics and digital infrastructure.
The DC stressed the importance of a systematic approach for smooth conduct of census.
Furthermore, the DC directed proper utilization of the CMMS portal for real-time monitoring and reporting, and asked officers to ensure seamless coordination among all stakeholders.
He further directed officers to intensify awareness initiatives, including promotion of self-enumeration, to ensure maximum public participation and accuracy of data.
The DC also directed the Charge Officers to establish helpdesks at the charge level to address technical and operational issues promptly.
Besides, ADC Budgam, DESO Budgam, and concerned Charge officers attended the meeting.