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Meghalaya Chief Secretary urges full participation in upcoming census
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 01:15 AM
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The Chief Secretary of Meghalaya appealed to residents to ensure every individual is counted in the forthcoming census, stressing its impact on development planning.
Meghalaya's Chief Secretary issued a public appeal urging every resident to be included in the upcoming national census. He emphasized that a complete count is essential for accurate data that informs government policies and resource distribution across the state.
The official highlighted that under‑representation can lead to skewed allocation of funds, infrastructure projects, and welfare schemes. By ensuring that all households are recorded, the state can better plan for education, health, and employment initiatives.
He called on local administrators, community leaders and the general public to cooperate with enumerators, provide correct information, and address any concerns that may hinder the enumeration process. The appeal underscores the government's commitment to inclusive data collection ahead of the census rollout.
The official highlighted that under‑representation can lead to skewed allocation of funds, infrastructure projects, and welfare schemes. By ensuring that all households are recorded, the state can better plan for education, health, and employment initiatives.
He called on local administrators, community leaders and the general public to cooperate with enumerators, provide correct information, and address any concerns that may hinder the enumeration process. The appeal underscores the government's commitment to inclusive data collection ahead of the census rollout.