Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) demonstrated the importance of citizen participation by completing his self-enumeration for Census 2027 at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar. Emphasizing the significance of self-enumeration, he highlighted its role in ensuring an accurate and inclusive Census, crucial for national development.
Self-enumeration enables citizens to directly contribute to nation-building by providing reliable data essential for planning schools, hospitals, roads, and development policies. Lt Gen Parnaik (Retd) urged citizens to engage sincerely, stating that self-enumeration is not just a statistical task but a fundamental civic duty that aids in fair resource allocation and governance enhancement.
The Governor stressed the need for every household to be counted and every voice to be heard, emphasizing the importance of public participation in creating a stronger and more developed India. The Census team, led by Director Biswajit Pegu and Secretary-cum-State Nodal Officer Anu Singh, briefed the Governor on the Census process and its timeline, including the ongoing self-enumeration phase under House Listing Operations.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein also actively participated in the Census exercise, demonstrating their commitment to utilizing reliable data for development planning and public service enhancement.
