Amit Sharma calls for intensified Self-Enumeration drive in Jammu city; reviews Census 2027 preparedness with JMC

JK News Today

JAMMU, May 23, 2026: Amit Sharma, IAS, Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, today chaired a detailed review meeting with Principal Census Officer, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Dr. Devansh Yadav, IAS and Charge Officers of JMC regarding the ongoing Self-Enumeration exercise and overall preparedness for Census 2027 in Jammu city.

The meeting was related to review of the progress of Self-Enumeration, House Listing Block (HLB) demarcation and geo-tagging, training of Enumerators and Supervisors, media and publicity activities, mapping and jurisdictional updations, distribution of Census materials and financial preparedness relating to Census operations in JMC areas.

During the interaction, CPCO Amit Sharma appreciated the efforts of Jammu Municipal Corporation and field-level Census teams in promoting Self-Enumeration and implementing preparatory activities for Census 2027 across urban areas. He observed that Jammu city is witnessing encouraging participation in Self-Enumeration and stressed upon maintaining strong momentum by intensifying the campaign in densely populated localities, residential colonies, commercial areas and major urban clusters of Jammu city during the remaining days of the Self-Enumeration period up to 31st May 2026.

Amit advised that the final days of the Self-Enumeration exercise in urban agglomerations of Jammu city should be utilised aggressively for public mobilisation, awareness generation and facilitation support so that more households voluntarily complete their Self-Enumeration through the official portal. Special emphasis was laid on thematic campaigns, ward-level outreach activities and coordinated IEC initiatives in urban areas.

The meeting also reviewed the status of HLB demarcation and geo-tagging activities, during which it was informed that all identified House Listing Blocks under Jammu Municipal Corporation have been fully demarcated and geo-tagged as part of the preparatory framework for Census 2027 and few officers from ORGI and DCO J&K and Ladakh also assisted online to clarify lot of doubts on the subject.

CPCO Amit Sharma also assessed the progress of training programmes for Enumerators and Supervisors was also discussed in-detail. It was informed that Field Trainer training has been completed successfully and substantial progress has been achieved in operational orientation of field-level Census functionaries regarding digital Census applications and field procedures. Detailed discussions were also held with PCO-cum-JMC Commissioner regarding media outreach initiatives, participation of dignitaries in Self-Enumeration, thematic publicity campaigns and urban awareness activities relating to Census 2027.

The DCO team shared the data about receipt and distribution of Census kit items, updation of jurisdictional records and integration of ward maps on the HLBC portal. Necessary directions were issued regarding timely updation of records and systematic maintenance of operational and financial documentation relating to Census activities.

Reiterating the importance of accurate demographic data for governance and developmental planning, CPCO Amit Sharma appealed to all residents of Jammu city to complete their Self-Enumeration within the notified timelines and actively participate in this exercise of national importance.