THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Ranchi, May 3: In a push to encourage public participation in Census 2027, Jharkhand Chief Secretary Avinash Kumar and Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan Mishra have completed their self-enumeration, setting an example for citizens across the state.
The self-enumeration process, which started on May 1, will continue until May 15, 2026. By completing the process, senior officials have underscored the importance of active and timely participation in the national census.
Chief Secretary Avinash Kumar completed his self-enumeration on Sunday, emphasising the need for wider public involvement. On the same day, Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan Mishra also completed the process, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to the Census 2027 drive.
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Next Phase: Door-to-Door Census
Following the self-enumeration phase, the House Listing and Housing Census will be conducted across Jharkhand from May 16 to June 14, 2026. During this period, enumerators and census officials will carry out door-to-door data collection across all districts.
Officials confirmed that administrative preparations are already underway statewide to ensure the smooth execution of this large-scale exercise.
Senior Officials Present
The occasions were attended by key officials, including Prabhat Kumar (Director, Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand), Sushant Gaurav (Municipal Commissioner, Ranchi Municipal Corporation), Dr. Satyendra Kumar Gupta (Joint Director), Sheshnath Baitha (District Statistics Officer, Ranchi), and Gyanchandra Mahto (Assistant Director), among others.
Message to Citizens
By taking part in the self-enumeration process, senior state functionaries have sent a clear message encouraging citizens to actively participate in Census 2027, which plays a crucial role in data-driven governance, policy planning, and welfare implementation.