Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav highlighted the significance of the census as a crucial data process that guides development strategies to benefit every individual in society. Speaking at a state-level conference in Bhopal, attended by senior bureaucrats, Yadav stressed the government’s commitment and impartiality in conducting the upcoming caste census. He underlined the need for transparency and sensitivity in the process, acknowledging people’s emotional connections to their properties.
The conference, part of the state’s preparations for the census starting on May 1, involved the participation of district collectors, divisional commissioners, and municipal commissioners. Yadav mentioned that the census, the first of its kind since 1931, will be a historic endeavor with implications at political and social levels. He urged officials to handle the process with care, considering the emotional value individuals attach to their homes and belongings.
The census in Madhya Pradesh will be executed digitally and paperlessly through an app-based system in two phases. The initial phase, from May 1 to May 30, 2026, will focus on house-to-house listing and housing enumeration. The final phase, scheduled for February 2027, will involve population enumeration. Yadav emphasized the need for clarity, transparency, and development alongside sensitivity towards individuals affected by the process.
