Hansi (Dinkar Gawri):-The district administration has begun preparations for the successful conduct of Census-2027. Deputy Commissioner Rahul Narwal said that the second phase of the census in Haryana, involving population enumeration, will be conducted from January 25 to February 28. This will be followed by a five-day revisional round from March 1 to March 5.
The Deputy Commissioner said that before population enumeration, citizens will have the facility of self-enumeration from January 10 to 24. During this period, citizens can visit the online portal https://se.census.gov.in and enter the required information about their families themselves. Thereafter, enumerators will visit households to collect and verify the prescribed details.
He said that this time the entire census process will be conducted digitally. Enumerators will record data through a designated mobile application available on smartphones. The progress of the work will also be monitored through the Census Management and Monitoring System. This arrangement will help reduce errors in data collection, strengthen administrative coordination and ensure completion of the work within the stipulated time.
Each Person Will Be Asked 40 Prescribed Questions
DC Rahul Narwal said that during population enumeration, information relating to each person will be collected through a prescribed questionnaire. The questionnaire will contain a total of 40 questions covering demographic, social, educational, economic activity, language, migration and other specified aspects. These data will help in formulating development plans for the country and the state, assessing requirements for public facilities and understanding the population-related needs of different sectors.
Census Staff to Receive Necessary Training
The Deputy Commissioner said that officers and employees appointed for census work will be provided with necessary training and instructions according to their responsibilities. The concerned departments will ensure that employees discharge their duties with complete dedication, responsibility and promptness so that the census process is completed in an organised manner.
Citizens’ Information to Remain Confidential
The DC clarified that the information provided by citizens during the census will be kept confidential in accordance with the provisions of the Census Act, 1948. He appealed to citizens to enter correct and complete information during self-enumeration and cooperate by providing the required details when enumerators visit their homes. He also asked citizens to keep their Aadhaar number, passport number, driving licence number and voter identity card number ready so that the relevant information can be provided to enumerators whenever required.
Legal Action for Obstructing Census Work
Deputy Commissioner Rahul Narwal said that action will be taken under Section 11 of the Census Act, 1948, against anyone who obstructs authorised census personnel in the discharge of their official duties, interferes with their work or creates hurdles in the census process. This section provides for imprisonment of up to three years and a fine of up to Rs. 1,000 for such acts.
The Deputy Commissioner called upon the residents of the district to actively participate in Census-2027. He said that it is essential to record accurate and complete information about every family. The administration will make every effort to ensure that no individual or family is left out of this important national exercise and that 100 per cent coverage is achieved within the stipulated timeframe.
