Census Clarification: No Document Required, Privacy Ensured

Dr. Jitendra Gouda clarified the Census process, stating there is no link to the Special Intensive Revision, and no documentation is needed. He addressed public hesitation and assured data privacy, emphasizing the safety and confidentiality upheld by the Census Act of 1948.

In response to ongoing discussions about data collection in the forthcoming Census, Dr. Jitendra Gouda, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Census Operations, reassured the public that no documentation is required for participation. He clearly differentiated the Census from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), stating there is no connection between the two processes.

Dr. Gouda acknowledged initial challenges, particularly hesitation among tenants regarding the enumeration process. To address this, creative outreach strategies like street plays and awareness vans have been employed to highlight the importance of the Census while ensuring information safety is maintained as a top priority.

With the completion of the first self-enumeration phase in Delhi and the successful management by district authorities, Dr. Gouda emphasized that under the Census Act of 1948, all collected data is confidential and secure. He clarified the methodology, stating individuals are counted based on their normal residence, not permanent domicile, to ensure accurate enumeration.