Amritsar Municipal Corporation Allows Census Duty During Office Hours
In a significant move to streamline the census process, the Amritsar Municipal Corporation has granted permission for its employees to carry out census-related duties during regular office hours. This decision aims to expedite the data collection process and ensure accurate enumeration of the city's population.
Details of the Order
The order, issued by the Municipal Commissioner, states that all staff members assigned census responsibilities can perform these tasks from 10 AM to 5 PM on working days. The employees will report to their designated census zones after marking their attendance at their respective offices. This arrangement is expected to minimize disruption to regular municipal services while efficiently managing the census workload.
Employees have been directed to prioritize census duties and complete the assigned tasks within the stipulated timeline. The corporation has also arranged for necessary training sessions to familiarize staff with the census procedures and digital data collection tools.
Impact on Municipal Services
While some routine services may experience minor delays, the corporation assures that essential services like water supply, sanitation, and emergency response will remain unaffected. The staff will be available for census work on a rotational basis to maintain adequate manpower in all departments.
Citizens are encouraged to cooperate with the census enumerators and provide accurate information. The data collected will be used for policy planning and resource allocation in the city.
Background
The census, which was delayed due to the pandemic, is now being conducted with renewed vigor. The Amritsar Municipal Corporation is covering all wards systematically, with special focus on slums and unauthorized colonies. The permission to conduct census duty during office hours is expected to speed up the process and ensure no household is left out.
Residents can verify the identity of census officials through their official badges and can contact the municipal corporation helpline for any queries or concerns.
