SRINAGAR, MAY 15: In connection with Census-2027, the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Srinagar (Principal Census Officer (Rural), Akshay Labroo and Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation(SMC) (Principal Census Officer (Urban), Faz Lul Haseeb Friday chaired a joint meeting of District and Sectoral Officers of all line Departments at Banquet Hall Conference Complex, Srinagar.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner and SMC Commissioner, as per an official statement, assessed the modalities for Self-enumeration and review progress of House listing Operations (HLO) and its updation on Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) under Phase-I of Census-2027 operations in the District.
During the meeting, a comprehensive review of the ongoing preparatory activities related to Phase-I of Census-2027 was undertaken, with particular focus on ensuring smooth implementation of self-enumeration procedures, completion of House Listing Operations within stipulated timelines and real-time updation of data on the CMMS portal.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of maintaining accuracy, transparency and coordination during the Census exercise, terming it a vital national exercise that forms the basis for planning and policy formulation. He directed all concerned Officers to ensure that the House Listing Operations are conducted meticulously and that no household is left uncovered during the enumeration process.
The DC instructed all line departments to strengthen inter-departmental coordination and provide full logistical and technical support to field functionaries for seamless execution of the exercise. He further directed Officers to closely monitor field-level progress on daily basis and ensure timely updation of collected data on the Census Management and Monitoring System to avoid discrepancies and delays.
Highlighting the significance of public participation in the self-enumeration process, the DC called upon Officers to intensify awareness generation activities at the grassroots level so that citizens are properly informed about the process and benefits of accurate Census data. He also stressed the need for capacity building and handholding support for field staff to ensure efficient handling of digital platforms and census-related procedures.
The duo, while reviewing the urban component of the Census operations, directed all Charge Officers and field teams within Municipal limits to ensure proper verification and timely completion of House Listing Operations in all Municipal wards of the City.
The SMC Commissioner further underscored the importance of the Census exercise and emphasized maintaining data integrity and adhering strictly to the prescribed Census guidelines and timelines.
The Duo directed Officers to adopt a proactive and coordinated approach for successful conduct of Census Phase-I and reiterated that all departments must work in close synergy to achieve the targets efficiently and within the notified schedule.
On the occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner/Charge Officer (Rural), Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, briefed the meeting about the action plan and activities undertaken so far in rural areas of the District for smooth conduct of the Census exercise. He informed that necessary arrangements have been put in place to ensure effective coordination among field staff and timely completion of House Listing Operations in rural areas.
Similarly, Joint Commissioner SMC/Charge Officer (Urban), Nuzhat Qureshi apprised the meeting about the progress achieved in urban areas and the measures being adopted to ensure comprehensive coverage within municipal limits.
The meeting was informed that the necessary Census training has been imparted to the field-level teams, who are actively engaged in enumeration-related activities across the district. It was further informed that regular monitoring and supervision are being carried out to ensure accuracy, transparency and timely updation of data on the Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) portal.
During the meeting, the District Statistics & Evaluation Officer, Shah Ismail Bangroo gave a detailed overview of the ongoing Census exercise in the district through a PowerPoint presentation, highlighting that the self-enumeration phase will be conducted from May 17 to May 31, 2026, during which citizens will be able to furnish their household details online through the designated Census portal se.census.gov.in. He further informed that Census teams will conduct household visits from June 1 to June 30, 2026, for scrutiny, verification and house listing.
The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioners, IAS Probationer, Alfred Thomas, Superintendent of Police, Nodal Principal Colleges, Kashmir, Joint Commissioners of SMC, District Programme Officer, ICDS, Chief Executive Officer, Cantonment Board, General Manager DIC, Superintending Engineers of R&B, Hydraulics & KPDCL, SDM, West, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Assistant Commissioner Development, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Deputy Director Information (PR), Secretary SDA and all District & Sectoral Officers.
