Amit Sharma chairs meeting on Seva Sankalp Resolution; reaffirms commitment to Viksit Bharat 2047
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: A meeting to deliberate upon the “Seva Sankalp Resolution” adopted recently by the Union Cabinet was held at the Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The meeting was chaired by Amit Sharma, Director, MHA, Census Operations, J&K and Ladakh. Senior officers including Arun Kumar, Joint Director, Manmeet Singh Loomba, Deputy Director, Assistant Directors and other officials participated both physically and through virtual mode.
At the outset, Director Amit Sharma directed the team to read the Office Memorandum issued by the Cabinet Secretariat along with the enclosed Seva Sankalp Resolution. A detailed brainstorming session followed, focusing on the Union Cabinet’s vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047 and positioning it among the top three global leaders. Emphasizing the core values of the Resolution, Amit Sharma stated that it reflects a renewed commitment to public-centric governance rooted in constitutional principles, transparency, accountability, and service to citizens. He observed that the upcoming Census 2027 will embody these principles, as it will be the first-ever fully digital and paperless census conducted across the country. Highlighting the national vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047,” he noted that the Directorate of Census Operations has a crucial role in strengthening evidence-based governance through clean, transparent, and accurate data collection. Census 2027, he said, will serve as a foundational pillar for policy planning and informed decision-making across sectors. He further observed that Census 2027 holds the key to reaching the last citizen of the nation, ensuring inclusive and equitable development. Initiatives such as “Census as a Service (CaaS)” and digital enumeration were described as aligned with broader governance reforms aimed at efficiency and citizen-centric administration. Officers present reiterated their collective commitment to contribute toward the national objective of making India a developed nation and one of the top three global economies by 2047. The meeting concluded with a firm resolve to implement the spirit of the Seva Sankalp Resolution in letter and spirit. Officers and officials from Jammu, Srinagar, and Leh offices assured the Director of their continued dedication to achieving the timelines and goals envisioned by the Union Cabinet.
