What happened: Doda meeting on Census 2027 field enumeration technology
Chief Principal Census Officer Amit Sharma chaired a readiness meeting in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, to address operational concerns for Census 2027 field enumeration in snow-bound and difficult terrain. Census officials reported that field workers were expected to use mobile devices, and they flagged risks that personal phones may not meet required specifications.
The meeting guidance linked device readiness with data reliability. Enumerators and supervisors—mostly teachers and government employees—were explained to collect Census data through apps on personal phones, using a process that includes proper recording, verification, and cross-checking of collected information.
Officials cited technical constraints in remote, snow-bound areas and discussed device criteria for enumerators and supervisors. The meeting stated that devices should have at least 8 GB RAM and Android 13 or higher. The Census officer asked for resolution of device-related issues and emphasized accurate and reliable data collection.
Background and earlier position: enumeration timelines in J&K and snow-bound regions
The meeting reviewed readiness for the Population Enumeration phase scheduled from September 1 to September 30, 2026. It also distinguished between snow-bound regions and Ladakh-based sequencing for enumeration start and end dates.
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