Jammu: Chief Principal Census Officer and Director Census Operations for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, on Monday chaired separate review meetings in Jammu to assess preparations for Census 2027 in the two Union Territories.
The meetings reviewed fund flow, training, publicity and operational readiness for the upcoming Census exercise.
Reviewing the situation in Ladakh, Commissioner Secretary and Nodal Officer for Census 2027, Laltinkhuma Franklin, informed that funds for Principal Census Officers are expected to be released shortly. He said district-level training of Field Trainers will be completed within the notified timelines.
Publicity measures for the forthcoming House Listing Operations and Self-Enumeration phases were also reviewed. Officials said awareness campaigns would be conducted in local languages with emphasis on educational institutions and public outreach.
Amit Sharma directed officials to submit lists of special charges, including defence and paramilitary establishments in Leh and Kargil, to ensure complete coverage.
Reviewing preparations in Jammu and Kashmir, Nodal Officer Madan Gopal Sharma informed that funds have been released to most Principal Census Officers, while the remaining would be released after receipt of expenditure details.
Amit Sharma directed that financial formalities be completed expeditiously.
The progress of training of Field Trainers across districts was also reviewed, with officials stating that the programme is underway and will be completed within the stipulated timelines.
