Gurugram : Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sonu Bhatt has directed all concerned departments to complete preparations for Phase-II of Census 2027 in a time-bound manner, stressing that accurate population data is crucial for effective policy-making, development planning, and efficient resource management.
Chairing a review meeting at Vikas Sadan on Tuesday, the ADC said the second phase of the census is of significant importance and all necessary arrangements should be made well in advance to ensure its smooth and successful implementation.
Prior to the district-level meeting, Director of Census Operations, Haryana, Dr. Lalit Jain, held a video conference with Deputy Commissioners and Municipal Commissioners across the state, issuing guidelines for the effective conduct of Census 2027 Phase-II. Following the virtual meeting, ADC Sonu Bhatt reviewed the district’s preparedness with officials from various departments.
During the meeting, Bhatt instructed departments to assess the manpower requirements for the census exercise at the earliest. He also directed that officials and employees assigned census duties should receive online training well in advance to ensure smooth field operations and avoid operational challenges.
Emphasising inter-departmental coordination, the ADC asked all departments to work in close cooperation and regularly monitor every activity related to the census process to maintain quality and meet timelines.
Officials informed the meeting that work on the District Census Handbook has already commenced and will be completed within the stipulated timeframe. The ADC directed officials to conduct regular reviews of the handbook’s preparation and ensure that it is completed with accuracy and quality. He noted that the handbook would serve as an important document containing the district’s social, economic, and administrative data, which would support future development planning and policy formulation.
Reiterating the importance of transparency and accuracy, Sonu Bhatt said the census must be conducted with the highest standards of responsibility and reliability. He instructed departments to remain fully prepared and coordinate with one another whenever necessary to ensure the successful execution of the exercise.
The meeting was attended by CTM Jyoti Nagpal, DRO Vijay Yadav, and officials from various departments.