Need for phones with 8 GB RAM raises concern among Census enumerators in J&K
Issue discussed ‘for appropriate resolution’ at a meeting chaired by Chief Principal Census Officer Amit Sharma in Doda
A crucial meeting was held in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, on August 20, 2026, regarding the technical challenges faced by Census enumerators and supervisors using mobile devices with insufficient RAM. The Chief Principal Census Officer, Amit Sharma, led the discussion, emphasizing the need for devices with a minimum of 8 GB of RAM and Android 13 or above for the country's first-ever digital Census exercise, Census 2027.
The upcoming enumeration, which began on September 1, 2026, and is set to conclude by September 30, is being conducted in Ladakh and the snow-bound areas of J&K, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh ahead of the rest of the nation. The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India had recently notified 40 questions to be asked during the second phase of the Census, including 13 new questions.
Sharma stressed the importance of accurate data collection for effective policy planning and public service delivery. He also urged district authorities to intensify awareness campaigns and conduct regular field inspections to ensure a smooth enumeration process.
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