Census data is non-shareable, non-admissible: CPCO Amit Sharma

Excelsior Correspondent

LEH, June 18: To assess the progress of the ongoing House Listing Operations (HLO) under Census 2027 in Leh district, Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma chaired a comprehensive review meeting, here today.

The meeting was attended by Vijay Kumar, Assistant Chief Principal Census Officer and Census District Prabhari Tashi Otsal.

Speaking on the occasion, Amit Sharma described Census as one of the most important national exercises, stating that reliable Census data forms the foundation for evidence-based governance, developmental planning and equitable distribution of resources.

"The data collected from residents of the nation under both phases of Census 2027 is non-shareable to any outside agency or department or individuals and non-admissible even in the Court of Law, which is clearly mentioned under Section 15 of Census Act, 1948," he said.

Further, while reviewing the progress of Census operations in Leh district, Sharma appreciated the preparedness of the district and noted that conducting Census in Ladakh's vast, mountainous terrain with scattered settlements and remote border villages requires meticulous planning and coordinated field-level execution.

During the meeting, CPO Leh, Konchok Gyalson briefed the CPCO on the district profile and the status of preparations for Census 2027.

The Chair was also appraised of the training imparted to enumerators and supervisors, self-enumeration progress, IEC awareness campaigns and monitoring mechanisms put in place to ensure quality data collection.

Interaction of queries and other technical issues were discussed with the officers present in the meeting.

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Leh, Konchok Gyalson, along with Charge Officers of Leh Urban, Leh Rural, Nubra, Khaltsi, Durbuk, Nyoma, Saspol and Kharu, supervisors, enumerators besides concerned officers and officials associated with Census operations.