CENSUS IS THE CORNERSTONE OF DEMOCRACY: BDO

CENSUS IS THE CORNERSTONE OF DEMOCRACY: BDO

20-APRIL-ENG 6

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA-------------------------The second day of the three-day block-level training for enumerators and supervisors deputed for the 2027 Census of India was conducted for the second batch at the Plus Two High School auditorium. Speaking on the occasion, Block Development Officer (BDO)—who also serves as the Officer-in-Charge—Ashok Kumar addressed all census personnel, emphasizing the immense importance of this undertaking. He urged everyone to discharge their respective duties with a strong sense of responsibility to ensure the successful completion of this task. The training for the first batch, comprising 126 enumerators and supervisors, has already concluded at this venue. Currently, 127 enumerators and supervisors are participating in the training for the second batch. On the first day of the training, detailed instructions were provided regarding the preparation of a notional map of the assigned area and the demarcation of its boundaries. Additionally, participants were briefed on essential guidelines related to the census and the specific duties and responsibilities assigned to each census worker. The first phase of the census involves the task of house listing. Consequently, the concerned officials were instructed to thoroughly study all questions pertaining to house listing and the enumeration of households. Furthermore, in accordance with the Census Act, strict instructions were issued to maintain confidentiality and to refrain from sharing any census-related information with unauthorized individuals or organizations. Prominent figures present on the occasion included Rural Development Officer Mohsin Khan; Field Trainers Vinay Kumar, Sujit Kumar Mishra, Sumit Kumar Bhaskar, Manoj Kumar, and Govind Prasad; IT Assistant Arvind Kumar Mishra; and Executive Assistants Vikas Kumar, Chandan Kumar, and Amar Bharti, among others.