KATHUA, JUNE 01: The House Listing and Housing Census, the first phase of Census 2027, commenced across Kathua district today with field functionaries fanning out across urban and rural areas to undertake the month-long enumeration exercise.
Under this phase, enumerators have started visiting households to collect information relating to housing conditions, household amenities and other prescribed particulars as per the Census framework.
Deputy Commissioner Kathua and Principal Census Officer, Rajesh Sharma, has appealed to the public to extend full cooperation to the enumerators by providing correct and complete information. He urged the residents to participate actively in the Census exercise, emphasizing that Census data serves as a critical foundation for planning and implementation of various welfare and development programmes.
To oversee the smooth conduct of the exercise, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mahima Madan conducted field visits in various areas of the district and reviewed the progress of enumeration activities on the ground. She interacted with enumerators and supervisors, inspected the enumeration process and assessed the preparedness of the field staff engaged in census operations.
The ADC underscored the importance of accuracy, completeness and timely collection of data, describing the Census as a vital exercise for evidence-based planning and formulation of developmental policies. She directed the field functionaries to adhere strictly to the prescribed guidelines and ensure effective coordination for the successful conduct of the exercise.
The House Listing and Housing Census shall continue till June 30, 2026, during which enumerators will undertake door-to-door visits to ensure coverage of every household in the district.
Pertinently, the Self-Enumeration facility under Census 2027 concluded on May 31, 2026. With the commencement of the House Listing and Housing Census phase, enumerators will authenticate and validate the information submitted online by households through the Self-Enumeration portal. Simultaneously, first-hand data will be collected from households that did not avail the Self-Enumeration facility, thereby ensuring comprehensive and accurate coverage during the Census exercise.
