New Delhi, June 8 -- Amidst ongoing public discourse regarding administrative data collection, Dr Jitendra Gouda, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Census Operations, on Monday issued a clear clarification to address concerns about the upcoming Census process.

Speaking to ANI, Gouda categorically stated that there is no connection between the Census and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). He further emphasised that the Census process requires no documentation to be presented by the public.

"There is no link between Census and SIR. No document is required to be presented for the Census," he said.

The official also addressed challenges faced during the first phase of the exercise, noting that officials encountered hesitation from t...