Director Dr. Lalit Jain reviews preparations for second phase of Census, directs officials to ensure timely completion

Review meeting held in Panchkula to assess preparations for second phase of Census

*District Administration initiates preparations for Second Phase of Census under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Sh Satpal Sharma

Panchkula, November 4:   Director, Census Operations and Citizens Registration, Haryana, Dr Lalit Jain, today chaired a meeting at the Mini Secretariat, Panchkula, to review the preparedness for the second phase of the Census operations in the district.

Deputy Commissioner-cum-Principal Census Officer, Panchkula, Sh. Satpal Sharma, and City Magistrate-cum-Deputy Principal Census Officer, Ms. Jagriti, were also present at the meeting.

Dr. Lalit Jain said  that the second phase of the Census, involving Population Enumeration, is likely to commence in January 2027. He directed  to make all necessary arrangements well in advance, particularly ensuring the recruitment of an adequate number of Enumerators and Supervisors, for the smooth and timely completion of the exercise.

Emphasising the significance of this phase, he said that Population Enumeration is a comprehensive and time-consuming exercise requiring additional manpower and meticulous planning. Around 40 different questions will be asked from citizens during this phase to collect essential population-related information.

Dr. Jain appreciated the district administration for successfully completing the first phase of the Census, comprising House Listing Operations, which commenced in May 2026. He expressed confidence that under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner-cum-Principal Census Officer Sh. Satpal Sharma, the district would also complete the second phase efficiently and within the stipulated timeframe.

During the meeting, it was informed that the district administration has already initiated preparations for the upcoming phase. The training of Enumerators and Supervisors is scheduled to be conducted in December 2026 to familiarise them with all important aspects of Population Enumeration.

As part of the training programme, the officials will be given detailed guidance on the procedures to be followed during the second phase, prescribed Census guidelines and the importance of completing their assigned responsibilities accurately and within the prescribed timeframe.

Among those present in the meeting were Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Sh. Vinay Kumar; Joint Commissioner, Sh. Gaurav Chauhan; Tehsildars, In-charge, Census Operations, Ambala Division, Ms. Chanchal Rajawat and District Census Coordinator, Smt. Madhu Yadav.