PUNE: The training of nearly 2.3 lakh enumerators and supervisors for the upcoming house-to-house census-linked enumeration exercise in the state will be completed by May 10, with field visits starting from May 16, census officials said on Thursday.Enumerators have been instructed to visit homes either early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid the afternoon heat. Citizens have been urged to cooperate, verify their identity cards before sharing information and treat enumerators courteously.
Dr Nirupama J Dange, joint secretary to Govt of India and chief principal census officer for Maharashtra, told TOI that the training process was smooth and attendance remained full. “Staff training is underway and will be completed by May 10. Each official has been assigned a target of around 800 people or one housing block. The entire process is digital and can be completed quickly,” Dange added.Officials said that no physical forms will be filled during the exercise and citizens should not share bank account details, Aadhaar numbers or any information beyond the prescribed questions. “People must ensure that only the 33 designated questions are answered and nothing beyond that,” Dange said.The self-enumeration process began on May 1 across the state. The window is open up to May 15. Citizens have to visit the official website and fill in the questions.
