Tribune Times News
Kapurthala, August 31, 2026_
– A review meeting to assess the preparedness for Census 2027: Phase-II – Population Enumeration in District Kapurthala was held today under the chairmanship of Dr. Navjot Khosa, IAS, Director, Census Operations, Punjab.
The meeting was attended by Shri Akash Bansal, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Kapurthala, along with other two Principal Census Officers – Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Phagwara and Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Kapurthala, along with all SDMs, Tehsildars, Charge Officers and officials engaged in Census-related activities.
Addressing the participants, the Director, Census Operations appreciated the diligence and commitment of Charge Officers and field functionaries for the successful and timely completion of Phase-I – House Listing and Housing Census (HLO) operations in the district.
Stressing the importance of meticulous planning, she directed all officers to ensure completion of the remaining Census activities within the prescribed timelines. She emphasized the need for advanced planning and seamless coordination among all stakeholders to achieve the set targets.
The Director specifically lauded the HLO work undertaken in high-priority charges of the district and in areas under Municipal Corporation, Phagwara and Municipal Corporation, Kapurthala. She commended the district administration and Census functionaries for their sustained efforts and expressed confidence that District Kapurthala would successfully accomplish all tasks related to Phase-II of Census 2027.
The Director further instructed the Principal Census Officers and Census Officers to make all requisite arrangements and remain fully prepared for the smooth and effective conduct of Population Enumeration.
Shri Akash Bansal, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Kapurthala assured that all Census-related activities in the district would be completed well within the stipulated timeframe. He stated that the district administration, in close coordination with both Municipal Corporations, shall extend all necessary support for the successful execution of the exercise.
The Deputy Commissioner further reiterated the commitment of the district administration and both Municipal Corporations to carry out Census operations efficiently and in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, to ensure collection of accurate and reliable data.
A comprehensive roadmap for the timely and smooth conduct of Population Enumeration Phase-II of Census 2027 was discussed in detail during the meeting.
Reviewing the progress of District Census Handbook (DCHB), the Director directed that all Charge Officers shall ensure timely vetting of village and town directory data. She emphasized that the DCHB exercise must be completed in all respects before the stipulated last date of 08-09-2026.
The Deputy Commissioner, Kapurthala and both the Principal Census Officers assured that the DCHB work as well as second phase of Census will be completed within the timeline and all necessary support will be provided to Charge Officers for accurate data collection and compilation.
