In a ceremony held on Wednesday, Deputy Commissioner Gulpreet Singh Aulakh felicitated nine census officials for their outstanding performance in the ongoing Census 2027 survey. The officials were recognized for achieving 100 per cent census coverage in their respective areas well before the stipulated deadline.
Recognition for Dedication
The Deputy Commissioner presented appreciation letters to the officials, commending their dedication, commitment, and exemplary service in fulfilling this important national responsibility. He highlighted that the honored officials not only completed the census work within the prescribed timeframe but also covered a larger population than originally assigned, setting a remarkable example of efficiency and professionalism.
List of Honored Officials
Among those honored were seven enumerators: Vijay Kumar, Ranjana Kumari, Nirmaldeep Singh, Sunita Rani, Varinder Suman, Birpal Kaur, and Kamaljit Kaur. Additionally, two supervisors, Pardeep Kumar and Amritpal Singh, were also recognized for their leadership.
Aulakh stated that the achievements of these officials have established a new benchmark in public service and will inspire others involved in the census operation to perform their duties with greater zeal and commitment. He described their contribution as invaluable in ensuring the success of one of the country's largest data collection exercises.
Census 2027 Phase-I Progress
The Deputy Commissioner informed that Phase-I of the Census 2027 programme is currently underway in the district. A total of 1,158 officials have been deployed to conduct door-to-door visits from May 15 to June 13 for collecting census-related information.
Appealing to the public, Aulakh urged residents to extend full cooperation to the enumerators and provide accurate information during the survey process. He emphasized that reliable census data forms the foundation for evidence-based governance and helps governments formulate people-centric policies and development programmes according to the needs of citizens.
