A crucial district-level meeting was held in Bhojpur district on Tuesday to formulate a strategy for the second phase of the Census-2027 awareness campaign. The meeting was chaired by Additional Collector Dr. Shashi Shekhar, under the directives of Principal Census Officer and District Magistrate Manesh Kumar Meena. The primary objective of the meeting was to review preparations for the second phase following the first and to raise public awareness about the significance of the census.

Key discussion points included the purpose of the census, its benefits, the process of self-enumeration, and ensuring the confidentiality of information provided by citizens. Various activities have been planned to enhance awareness. These include organizing competitions such as essay writing, poster making, drawing, and quizzes in schools and colleges. In rural areas, census-related banners will be displayed at agricultural chaupals, puja pandals, and Chhath ghats to reach a wider audience.

Officials from several departments, including the Civil Surgeon and District Education Officer, along with all Block Development Officers (BDOs), attended the meeting online. This initiative marks a significant step towards ensuring the success of Census-2027 and encouraging the participation of every citizen.