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Jharkhand Launches SIR Camps at Urban Polling Stations for Census Enumeration
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🗓 22 Jul 2026, 04:38 PM
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Jharkhand authorities have inaugurated Self-Identification and Registration (SIR) camps at urban polling stations to streamline the upcoming census enumeration process.
Jharkhand has rolled out Self-Identification and Registration (SIR) camps across its urban polling stations as part of the state’s effort to improve the accuracy of the forthcoming census. The camps, which began operations this week, allow residents to register their details on the spot, ensuring that the data collected reflects the current demographic reality.
The initiative targets densely populated city areas where traditional enumeration methods have faced logistical challenges. By setting up SIR booths at polling stations, officials aim to reduce duplication and missing entries in the census database.
Officials say the camps will operate for the next two weeks, covering major cities such as Ranchi, Jamshedpur, and Dhanbad. The data gathered will be uploaded directly to the state’s census portal, expediting the verification process.
The move is expected to enhance the quality of census data, which will inform future planning and resource allocation across Jharkhand. The state government has pledged to extend the SIR camps to rural polling stations once the urban phase is complete.
The initiative targets densely populated city areas where traditional enumeration methods have faced logistical challenges. By setting up SIR booths at polling stations, officials aim to reduce duplication and missing entries in the census database.
Officials say the camps will operate for the next two weeks, covering major cities such as Ranchi, Jamshedpur, and Dhanbad. The data gathered will be uploaded directly to the state’s census portal, expediting the verification process.
The move is expected to enhance the quality of census data, which will inform future planning and resource allocation across Jharkhand. The state government has pledged to extend the SIR camps to rural polling stations once the urban phase is complete.