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District Census Handbook key to development planning: Collector Sumit Kumar
The government counts people and information about towns and villages.
In India, this official data is written in a book called the District Census Handbook.
A leader named Sumit Kumar says this book is very important.
It helps leaders decide how to build and develop schools, roads, and hospitals.
He spoke at a training meeting in Chittoor on Wednesday.
He told workers to check all facts carefully before writing them down.
The next big counting event is Census-2027, and officials are getting ready.
They will train many government workers in stages.
The workers will talk to many departments to gather correct information.
With careful work, the book will be reliable and helpful for everyone.
District Collector Sumit Kumar called the District Census Handbook a critical official document for planning future development.
A training programme on preparing the handbook was held at the Collectorate in Chittoor on Wednesday.
Officials were directed to verify every detail and ensure quality data collection at the field level.
Preparations for Census-2027 will include phased training programmes for mandal-level officials and field staff.
Officials must coordinate with departments such as R&B, Housing, Health, Education and others to compile the required information.
- Who
- District Collector Sumit Kumar, mandal-level officials and census field staff in Chittoor district.
- What
- A training programme on the preparation of the District Census Handbook and planning for Census-2027.
- Where
- The Collectorate in Chittoor.
- When
- Wednesday; the exact date is not specified in the article.
- Why
- To ensure accurate and comprehensive census data so village and town development plans are based on reliable statistics.
Key facts
- District
- Chittoor
- Event
- Training programme on preparation of the District Census Handbook
- Key speaker
- District Collector Sumit Kumar
- Census mentioned
- Census-2027
- Key directives
- Verify every detail, collect quality field-level data, continuous monitoring and follow-up
- Departments to coordinate with
- R&B, SCPR, Housing, Health, DCHS, Municipal Administration, Education and Industries
- Other participants
- District Revenue Officer Mohan Kumar, Assistant Director Supraja, Statistical Investigator Lakshmi Kala
Quotes
District Collector Sumit Kumar
District Collector of Chittoor
“I called upon all officials to work responsibly and ensure that the District Census Handbook becomes a highly reliable document without any negligence in the census process.”
thehansindia.com
“The District Census Handbook is one of the most important official documents and plays a key role in planning future development.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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