Bhubaneswar: The government held the second meeting of the State-Level Coordination Committee on Thursday to review preparations for Census 2027.
The meeting was chaired by the Chief Secretary Anu Garg and focused on ensuring the timely and accurate execution of the upcoming census exercise.
Officials highlighted the growing emphasis on digital participation, with citizens encouraged to use the self-enumeration portal to submit their details. The facility allows individuals to provide their information online, and authorities have urged people to complete the process in large numbers by April 15, the Directorate of Census Operations said in a post on X.
During the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Arvind Padhee, presented an overview of the progress made in both Census 2027 and the Housing Census 2026. He outlined key developments and ongoing efforts to streamline operations ahead of the large-scale data collection exercise.
Director of Census Operations, Odisha, Nikhil Pavan Kalyan, shared a detailed status report on the programme. He briefed the committee on field-level preparedness and the steps being taken to ensure smooth implementation across the state.
Discussions centred on the successful completion of the first phase of the census, which includes house listing and housing enumeration, within the stipulated timeline. Officials stressed the need for accuracy in data collection, effective training of personnel, and efficient deployment of human resources.
The meeting also underlined the importance of adopting digital tools to improve efficiency and transparency in the enumeration process. Authorities reiterated their commitment to conducting the census in a systematic and timely manner, ensuring reliable data for planning and governance.
