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Madhya Pradesh to Freeze Transfers Jan-March Ahead of 2027 Census
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:17 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh government has announced that employee transfers will be minimized from January to March 2027 and no changes to administrative boundaries will be made as the state prepares for the 2027 census, with SC‑ST counted together with other categories and no separate OBC count.
The state of Madhya Pradesh is accelerating its preparations for the nationwide Census scheduled for 2027. Officials have issued a directive that routine transfers of government employees will be kept to a minimum during the three‑month window from January to March, a period considered critical for data collection and field operations.
In addition to the transfer freeze, the administration has confirmed that there will be no alterations to existing district or sub‑district boundaries during the census cycle. This move is intended to avoid any confusion that could arise from shifting jurisdictional lines while enumerators are on the ground.
The upcoming census will continue to use the combined category of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC‑ST) alongside the general population. Unlike previous exercises, there will be no separate enumeration for Other Backward Classes (OBC), meaning OBC individuals will be counted within the general category.
State authorities say these measures aim to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted enumeration process and produce reliable demographic data that will inform future policy planning.
In addition to the transfer freeze, the administration has confirmed that there will be no alterations to existing district or sub‑district boundaries during the census cycle. This move is intended to avoid any confusion that could arise from shifting jurisdictional lines while enumerators are on the ground.
The upcoming census will continue to use the combined category of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC‑ST) alongside the general population. Unlike previous exercises, there will be no separate enumeration for Other Backward Classes (OBC), meaning OBC individuals will be counted within the general category.
State authorities say these measures aim to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted enumeration process and produce reliable demographic data that will inform future policy planning.