Dr. Shakil P. Ahammed stresses the importance of accurate census data for development and welfare schemes, urging officials to cover remote areas and vulnerable communities.
Meghalaya Chief Secretary Dr. Shakil P. Ahammed called for an inclusive Census 2027 during a state-level training conference in Shillong. He emphasized the significance of accurate population data for effective implementation of welfare schemes, as it would help identify gaps in healthcare, education, road connectivity and other essential services. To achieve this, he urged officials to focus on remote areas and vulnerable communities, ensuring no one is left out of government programmes. The conference covered enumeration procedures, digital tools, coordination among officials and public outreach ahead of the population enumeration phase.
The Chief Secretary also called for greater public awareness and participation in the census.
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Akashvani News
