Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Madhya Pradesh Census Workers Await Pay Four Months After Assignment
About 5,000 people helped collect census information in Dhar district.
They visited homes and recorded details about families.
Their work happened from May 1 to May 30.
Some workers continued working until 10 pm.
They were told they would receive money after finishing the first phase.
Four months later, they say they have not been paid.
Enumerators and supervisors were promised Rs 10,200 each.
Officials said the payment information was sent to the district office and that payment would come soon.
Around 5,000 census workers in Dhar district are awaiting first-phase remuneration.
Enumerators and supervisors were promised Rs 10,200 each after completing the work.
Master trainers were to receive about Rs 10,000 for five training rounds.
Workers conducted household surveys from May 1 to May 30, sometimes until 10 pm.
Officials said payment details were sent onward and promised payments would be made soon.
- Who
- Around 5,000 enumerators, supervisors and master trainers involved in census work in Dhar district.
- What
- They are awaiting remuneration for completing the first phase of House Listing and Housing Census work.
- When
- The fieldwork took place from May 1 to May 30; payment remained pending nearly four months later. A payment letter was issued June 25.
- Where
- Dhar district, including Sardarpur tehsil, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The articles state that payment was delayed after the first-phase assignment; officials did not provide a specific reason.
Unpaid Census Staff
Government Officials
Payment delay
Unpaid Census Staff
Enumerators, supervisors and master trainers are dissatisfied because remuneration promised after the first phase remains unpaid nearly four months after the assignment.
Government Officials
Officials said payment-related information was forwarded to the District Census Office, Dhar, and that payment would be made soon.
Work completed
Unpaid Census Staff
Workers say they completed door-to-door surveys within the 30-day period, often working until 10 pm in difficult summer conditions.
Government Officials
Officials acknowledged the personnel were engaged in House Listing and Housing Census work and said a June 25 letter urged timely payment.
- Affected workers
- Around 5,000 employees across Dhar district, including more than 100 master trainers.
- Sardarpur deployment
- About 583 personnel: 510 enumerators, 73 supervisors and 10 master trainers.
- Enumerator and supervisor payment
- Rs 10,200 each.
- Master trainer payment
- Around Rs 10,000 for five rounds of three-day training.
- Fieldwork period
- May 1 to May 30.
- Survey workload
- Workers collected 34-point household information and entered it into the HLO app.
- Official response
- Census Charge Officer Mahesh Solanki said payment information was sent to the District Census Office, Dhar, and payment would be made soon.