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Odisha Bans Transfers for Census 2027 Officials to Ensure Smooth Digital Count

The Odisha government has issued a directive prohibiting the transfer of all officials and employees engaged in duties for the upcoming Census 2027 to ensure its successful completion. The digital census will be conducted in two phases, starting with house listing in April-May 2026 and followed by population enumeration in February 2027. The state has mandated that master trainers and field trainers cannot be transferred until the exercise concludes in March 2027, and any transfers require prior district-level approval. The directives were reinforced during a State-Level Coordination Committee meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary.

Key Points: Odisha Issues No-Transfer Order for Census 2027 Officials

  • No-transfer order for census staff
  • Two-phase digital census process
  • Training deadlines mandated
  • Adherence to Census Act 1948
  • State-level committee meeting held
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Odisha steps up Census 2027 prep, issues no-transfer directive

Odisha govt directs departments not to transfer officials on census duty for 2027 digital census. Phases start April 2026.

"To ensure the successful completion of the census work... - Odisha Government"

Bhubaneswar, April 2

The Odisha government has directed all departments, district administrations, and urban local bodies not to transfer officials and employees engaged in census duties to ensure the successful completion of the Census 2027, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Arabinda Padhee, has written to secretaries of various departments, heads of departments, district collectors of all districts, municipal commissioners, and chief census officers, issuing directions to ensure proper discharge of duties related to the census 2027.

The Odisha government has undertaken extensive preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the Census 2027 in the state.

The census process will be carried out in two phases through digital mode. In the first phase, house listing and housing census will be conducted for 30 days from April 16 to May 15, 2026.

Meanwhile, the self-enumeration programme will be conducted from April 1 to April 15, 2026. The second phase, population enumeration, will be carried out in February 2027.

"To ensure the successful completion of the census work, the state government has directed all departments, district administrations, and urban local bodies not to transfer officials and employees engaged in census duties. Principal Census Officers of all districts and municipal corporations have been instructed to complete the training of census personnel within the stipulated timeline," informed the state government.

Additionally, the master trainers and field trainers engaged in census work will not be transferred until the completion of the exercise, till March 2027.

The state government further mandated that any transfer of supervisors and enumerators will require prior approval from the concerned district Principal Census Officer.

The Departmental heads of all the state government departments have been directed to strictly adhere to the transfer control guidelines for field-level census officials to ensure smooth execution of the process.

All officials and employees engaged in the census will perform their duties in accordance with the Census Act, 1948, and the Census Rules, 1990.

The state government has appealed for cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of Census 2027.

Meanwhile, the second meeting of the State-Level Coordination Committee for Census 2027 was held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Anu Garg at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan here.

- IANS

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Arun Y
Finally, a government order that makes sense! In previous exercises, mid-process transfers created chaos. Hope other states follow this model. Accurate census data is crucial for planning resources, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure.
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Rohit P
Digital mode and self-enumeration are welcome steps. But I hope they ensure good digital literacy campaigns, especially in rural Odisha. My village still has connectivity issues. The government must address this gap for true inclusivity.
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Sarah B
While the no-transfer policy is good for continuity, I hope there is a mechanism to address genuine grievances or underperformance of officials. Complete rigidity until 2027 might demotivate some. A balanced approach with oversight is key.
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Karthik V
Good initiative. The census shapes our future for the next decade. Proper training and retaining trained personnel is half the battle won. Jai Odisha! 🙏 Hope the data is used effectively for the state's development.
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Meera T
As someone whose family was missed in the last census, I appreciate the detailed prep. The self-enumeration window is short though—just 15 days in April 2026. People need clear reminders and simple portals to ensure maximum participation.

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