Census myths vs facts: Common misconceptions people should stop believing

The census process has begun across the country. The staff determined for this is reaching your doorstep with a list of some very important questions.

But due to the lack of awareness and knowledge about the process among the census workers, the census workers are facing a lot of trouble. A similar case has come to light from Ghaziabad.

Here in Muradnagar, a man opened on his neighbour because he had reached the house of the census officer.
Police have arrested the accused.

That is, overall, people's misconceptions about the census are to such an extent that they are

becoming scary and also proving to be deadly. While the government is constantly trying to break these myths through social media in the public domain.

Many such videos are being broadcast on platforms like X and TV medium, which not only explain the importance of 'population' but also answer common questions of the people.

What misconceptions and myths there are among people about the census, let's take a look at them and also tell you the facts-

Myth- Census officials also ask you for photo ID, documents and OTP from your phone.

Fact - No! The census officer will not ask you for any photo ID, OTP and documents. You just have to answer their questions honestly and truthfully. Stay away from such rumors and participate in the census.

Myth - The information provided by you during the census can be shared wi any agency. So avoid sharing your data, your personal information, be cautious.

Fact - this is not the case at all. The information provided during the census is completely secure and A confidential. It is not shared with any institution.

Myth- Based on the information given in the census, your name can be added or subtracted in any government scheme!

Fact- Absolutely wrong. That doesn't happen. The information provided in the census will not be used to add or remove you to any government scheme. Your information is only for population data.

Myth - The information given in the census goes to the government.
Tomorrow you can be investigated by him, a tax notice may come. So give information after thinking!

Fact: This is a big misunderstanding.

The truth is that the information provided by you will be kept strictly confidential in accordance with the Census Act 1948. It is not used for any investigation or tax. The information you provide is only used to determine the population data.

So understand in general clearly in points-

• 1. The census officer will not ask for

• OTP and bank details, you do not have to submit any documents.

• 2. None of your data or information is to be used for tax or investigation ^ your information is completely secureYour information is completely secure and confidential.

• 3. The information provided in the census will not affect any of your beneficiary status. The government benefits that you are getting do not fall under its benefits.

• 4. You will not have to pay any fee for the census. The census is completely free and its data from HLO or yourself.

• Or there is no fee even if you fill the form online.

• 5. It is not even that anyone can come as a census officer. You can always check the official identity card by verifying it with QR.

The overall census is the right of the citizens of this vast country and the hallmark of their organized power.
Through this, the foundation of a developed India is strengthened and this process determines that every home, every family and every person is very important for the development of the country. Census is the basis for making the right plan and right policy for every individual. Be sure to take part in this and avoid rumors.