PMC begins process to appoint staff for Population Census
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has begun preparations for the upcoming Population Census by appointing 36 civic staff and initiating the demarcation of Enumeration Blocks across the city.
The Pune Municipal Corporation has initiated preparations for the 2026 Population Census by appointing 36 civic officials to oversee enumeration. (File photo)
Keeping in line with the directions of the Union and the state government, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has started appointing dedicated staff for the Population Census to be held next year.
Additional Municipal Commissioner of PMC Omprakash Diwate said, “Appointment of 36 civic staff has been made for starting the process of Population Census to be carried out next year.”
To begin with, the PMC’s Census department will start demarcating Enumeration Block (EB)—basic building block for enumeration—in the electoral panel area of civic bodies. “The civic staff has been asked to prepare a detailed list of manpower available in schools, colleges and educational insitutes, along with addresses of the manpower, so that they can be deputed for field work during the Census period,” said Diwate adding this will help in providing training to the staff for Census work.
The Population Census is carried out in the country in every 10 years. The exercise was to be undertaken in 2021 but plans were put on hold following the the breakout the Covid-19 pandemic. The Population Census compiles detailed data of every citizen alongwith economic status. The Population Census to be undertaken next year is also likely to factor in caste. Data of Population Census helps the government draft policies and welfare schemes.
Ajay Jadhav is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, Pune. With over 22 years of experience in the industry, he is a highly specialized journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of urban infrastructure, governance, and sustainability.
Professional Background
Role: As Assistant Editor, he plays a key role in the editorial direction of the Pune bureau, specializing in urban policy and its direct impact on citizens.
Education: He holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a PG Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). He also studied at the prestigious Fergusson College.
Impactful Reporting: He is credited with research-based articles on conservancy staff (waste workers) that influenced national policy for better working conditions. He is also known for exposing the contrast between high-end infrastructure (like helipads for leaders) and the lack of basic amenities like schools in their home districts.
Personal Interests: An avid trekker and sports enthusiast, his personal interest in the outdoors often informs his reporting on environmental protection and sustainable development.
Recent Notable Articles (December 2025)
His reporting in late 2025 has been dominated by the upcoming January 2026 Civic Polls in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, and the city's infrastructure boom:
1. Political Analysis (Civic Elections 2026)
"Not friendly but a bitter fight lies ahead between BJP and NCP for PMC, PCMC" (Dec 22, 2025): A detailed look at the intense rivalry between the Mahayuti partners as they prepare for the January 15 municipal elections.
"Pune civic polls: Big blow to NCP, NCP(SP) as leaders switch to BJP" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on high-profile poaching and party-hopping ahead of the elections.
"Ajit Pawar's NCP continues domination in Pune, wins 10 of 17 local bodies" (Dec 21, 2025): Analyzing the results of the local self-government body elections as a precursor to the main civic polls.
2. Infrastructure & Urban Development
"Looking Ahead at 2026: Pune to see inauguration of much-awaited Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar metro route" (Dec 22, 2025): An "outlook" piece on the critical Metro Line 3 project expected to finish by March 2026.
"Building Pune: PMC to construct double-decker bridge over Mula-Mutha River" (Dec 18, 2025): Detailing a major project aimed at easing traffic between Hadapsar and Kharadi.
"Condition of highway from Pune to Kolhapur to improve in a year: Gadkari" (Dec 4, 2025): Reporting on the Union Minister’s assurances regarding one of the state's most critical transport corridors.
3. Civic Governance & Environment
"Install sensors, LED indicators at construction sites within 15 days: PMC to builders" (Dec 16, 2025): A follow-up to the "Breathless Pune" series, reporting on new mandates for builders to monitor air quality in real-time.
"Errors in electoral rolls: PMC corrects data of 92,466 voters" (Dec 16, 2025): Tracking the administrative efforts to clean up the voter lists before the 2026 elections.
Signature Style
Ajay Jadhav is known for accountability journalism. His work often bridges the gap between high-level policy and the "ground zero" reality of Pune's residents. He is particularly focused on Sustainable Development, ensuring that as Pune grows into a "Bharat Mandapam" style destination (referring to his report on the Lohegaon project), its environmental and social safeguards remain intact.
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The Pune Municipal Corporation has initiated preparations for the 2026 Population Census by appointing 36 civic officials to oversee enumeration. (File photo) 
