Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Leads Review of Census 2027 Preparations
In a significant move to ensure the smooth execution of the upcoming national census, Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta presided over a comprehensive state-level training conference on Wednesday. The primary objective of this high-level meeting was to meticulously evaluate the preparedness for the initial phase of Census 2027, which specifically involves the critical tasks of house listing and housing census.
Emphasis on National Responsibility and Coordinated Efforts
During the conference, Chief Secretary Gupta underscored the immense importance of the census as a vital national duty. He stressed that this monumental exercise must be carried out with utmost accuracy and within the stipulated timelines. To achieve this, Gupta called for a unified and coordinated approach from all concerned departments, highlighting that seamless collaboration is essential for the success of the census operations.
Gupta issued clear directives to the attending officers, instructing them to prioritize several key areas. These include intensive training programs for personnel involved in the census, ensuring the availability of adequate human resources, and bolstering technological infrastructure. "These measures are fundamental to conducting the census in a fair, transparent, and error-free manner," Gupta asserted, reinforcing the commitment to integrity and precision in the data collection process.
Detailed Action Plan and Stakeholder Coordination
The conference delved deeply into the action plan crafted for the first phase of Census 2027. Discussions centered on various aspects crucial for its effective implementation at the grassroots level. Secretary of the General Administration Department (GAD), Rajesh Sharma, provided a detailed elaboration on the specific roles and responsibilities assigned to different departments and officers.
Sharma emphasized the necessity for synchronized efforts among all stakeholders to ensure the census operations are executed successfully. He highlighted that every department must work in harmony to overcome potential challenges and achieve the common goal of a comprehensive and accurate census.
Wide Participation from Key Officials
The training conference witnessed broad participation from a diverse group of senior officials. Attendees included members of the State-Level Census Coordination Committee, all divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, municipal corporation commissioners, officers from the Census Directorate, and other high-ranking administrative personnel. This collective involvement underscores the state's commitment to leaving no stone unturned in preparing for the census.
The collaborative spirit displayed at the conference sets a positive tone for the upcoming census activities. With a clear focus on training, resource allocation, and technological readiness, Himachal Pradesh is taking proactive steps to ensure that Census 2027 is conducted efficiently and effectively, contributing to the nation's demographic data with reliability and precision.
