Census 2027: West Bengal's Chief Minister Set Timeline
West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the timeline for Census 2027, emphasizing its importance for accurate demographic data and governance. The state aims to catch up with other Indian states in census operations while addressing potential infiltration issues along its border.
Highlights
- •Census 2027 will begin in August 2023 and end by February 2024
- •Chief Minister stresses non-political nature of the process and importance for accurate data
- •Alleged demographic shifts due to cross-border infiltration highlighted
- •Public participation crucial for resource allocation and policy formulation
Kolkata—West Bengal will embark on its Census 2027 from August 1 and continue until the end of February next year, announced Suvendu Adhikari, the state's Chief Minister. This move
Chief Minister's Emphasis on Non-Political Nature
In a press briefing, Adhikari emphasized that the census operations would not be influenced by political considerations. With the Indian nation progressing in its census methods, West Bengal aims to catch up with other states, according to his statement.
"India has made significant strides in census activities," he noted, "but we need to follow suit and align ourselves more closely." The chief minister also expressed concerns over demographic shifts in parts of the state due to alleged cross-border infiltration. These changes are attributed to a 600-kilometer-long unfenced border with Bangladesh, where previous administrations did not hand over land to Border Security Force (BSF) for necessary fencing.
Adhikari stressed the importance of accurate data for effective governance and strategic planning. "The census is crucial; I urge every West Bengal citizen to participate," he stated before attending a meeting at Nabanna, which marked the start of the first phase of the new census process.
These measures aim to ensure comprehensive and reliable demographic information for policymakers in West Bengal. Participation by the public is vital, as it directly impacts resource allocation and policy formulation."
