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Census enumeration to begin in J&K snow-bound areas on September 1
Population enumeration will begin on September 1 in around 1,100 snow-bound villages across 16 partially snow-bound districts of Jammu and Kashmir, Greater Kashmir reports. Residents can use the self-enumeration portal from August…
The Story in Brief
Population enumeration will begin on September 1 in around 1,100 snow-bound villages across 16 partially snow-bound districts of Jammu and Kashmir, Greater Kashmir reports. Residents can use the self-enumeration portal from August 17 to 31, followed by door-to-door visits until September 30. The first phase, covering house-listing and self-enumeration, ended on June 30 in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Ladakh will conduct its first independent Census as a Union Territory and complete enumeration in September. Its reference date is October 1, 2026. The rest of Jammu and Kashmir will conduct enumeration in February 2027, with March 1, 2027 as the reference date. The final questionnaire is expected shortly after Union government approval.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that the Census is merely paperwork miss its direct effect on services, while claims that it will instantly fix shortages overstate what data can do. The real test is whether residents in remote villages can access the portal and whether enumerators record households accurately. The administration should publish coverage and error figures after September 30, rather than treating a completed exercise as proof of reliable data.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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