Chandigarh, November 5, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A meeting of State Nodal Officers for Special Charges was held under the chairpersonship of Dr Navjot Khosa, IAS, Director of Census Operations, Punjab, to orient the officers and review preparations for Population Enumeration (Phase-II) of Census 2027 in restricted-access areas.
The meeting focused on ensuring secure, accurate and time-bound enumeration in Special Charges, which include defence areas, CAPF areas, camps and establishments, training centres, scientific and research centres, and operational, forward and inaccessible areas where access to civilian enumerators is restricted.
It was informed that Population Enumeration (Phase-II) will be conducted from December 1, 2026, to January 4, 2027, followed by the Revisional Round from January 5 to 9, 2027. The reference date for Census 2027 is 00:00 hours on January 5, 2027.
During the meeting, State Nodal Officers were directed to identify all Special Charges in Punjab, assess the estimated population to be covered and share the list with the concerned Director of Census Operations (DCO). A Gazetted Officer will be appointed as Charge Officer for each Special Charge.
DCO Punjab will provide instruction manuals, blank Census schedules, location codes and other census material. Data entry will be carried out at each Special Charge through a separate module to be provided by the Office of the Registrar General of India.
Training for Special Charge Officers will be held on November 12, 2026, at NITTTR, Sector 26, Chandigarh. The respective Special Charge Officers will subsequently organise training for enumerators and supervisors in coordination with State Nodal Officers, PCO and DCO Punjab. The training of Special Charge Enumerators and Supervisors must be completed by November 30, 2026.
The meeting emphasised close coordination among State Nodal Officers, Special Charge Officers and DCO Punjab to ensure timely training and accurate completion of fieldwork within the prescribed timelines.
Dr Khosa thanked the nodal officers for attending the meeting and participating in the discussion on the methodology of data collection for Census 2027. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks.
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