The Registrar General of India has directed district magistrates and municipal commissioners to identify villages, habitations, and communities vulnerable to threats or intimidation that could hamper the free conduct of the Census.
The RGI has asked officials to conduct a revenue village-wise exercise to identify areas vulnerable to threats, intimidation, or interference with the Census.
Special areas such as military installations will not be covered during the ongoing housing census, and a pan-India helpline number 1855 has been launched for the Census.
Officials have been asked to identify a point of contact within vulnerable habitats or communities so that developments can be tracked constantly.
The Census Commissioner has also asked district intelligence units to remain alert on the issue and provide regular feedback to the PCO through the district superintendent of police.
The RGI has directed that Charge Officers and PCOs should make special arrangements to ensure a free and fair Census in vulnerable areas.
The village-wise vulnerability mapping for the district should be available with the District Census Officers, and officials from the DCO should compulsorily visit such locations, interact with villagers, and constantly monitor developments.
