Kumar Bahukhandi
Over 51,000 Employees Go Door-to-Door to Collect Information
Raipur: In the state of Chhattisgarh, the field work for the first phase of ‘Census of India 2027’—comprising house listing and house enumeration—has officially commenced. This massive campaign, which began on May 1st, will continue until May 30, 2026. For this undertaking, 51,300 enumerators and 9,000 supervisors have been appointed across the state; they are currently going door-to-door to collect data.
Census Conducted in Digital Mode for the First Time
This census is historic as it is being conducted entirely through digital means. Using a mobile application, enumerators will record information pertaining to a total of 33 questions regarding the status of houses, the amenities available to households, and their assets.
Administration Takes Strict Stance: Action Against Absent Employees
The administration has adopted a strict stance regarding the census operations. In the Raipur Municipal Corporation area, notices have been issued to 44 employees who remained absent from duty, citing the Census Act, 1948, and the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules.
Officials have clarified that obstructing or refusing to participate in census work constitutes a punishable offense.
Achievements and an Atmosphere of Enthusiasm
Setting a Precedent in Remote Areas: In a remarkable feat, an enumerator from Gatam village—located in the Tokapal Tehsil of Bastar district—completed their assigned task on the very first day despite challenging conditions, thereby infusing a sense of enthusiasm across the state.
On the inaugural day of the campaign itself, District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners visited the field to inspect the operations and boost the morale of the field workers.
The impact of digital literacy in the state was evident in the ‘Self-Enumeration’ initiative, wherein 149,862 households independently completed their census entries via the web portal between April 16 and April 30.
Guarantee of Data Security and Confidentiality
The Directorate of Census Operations has assured the general public that all personal information provided by them will be kept strictly confidential in accordance with the provisions of the Census Act, 1948.
This information cannot be used as evidence in any tax matter, police investigation, or court case. Furthermore, personal data cannot be obtained even through the Right to Information Act. These statistics will be utilised solely for the purpose of nation-building and the formulation of public welfare schemes.
Appeal to Citizens
The administration appeals to the residents of the state to provide accurate and precise information whenever enumerators visit their homes. This cooperation on your part constitutes not merely the provision of information, but an invaluable contribution to the task of nation-building.
