(a) whether there are reports that the census work is being obstructed by
naxalites and other criminal elements in various parts of the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the total number of persons arrested and the action taken against them, Statewise; and
(d) the measures adopted to ensure that the census is completed without any obstruction and
within the stipulated time frame?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a) & (b): Yes Madam. The Census [Houselisting Operations (HLO)]/ National Population Register (NPR) work
has been substantially completed in all States/UTs except J&K and parts of Manipur, Chhattisgarh and West
Bengal. As per the reports received from States of Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, the HLO and NPR has not
been completed in Naxal affected areas in around 300 villages of Chhattisgarh and around 375 villages of
West Bengal.
(c): No arrest has been made.
(d): In order to complete the HLO and NPR work in these Naxal/LWE affected areas, the time period
has been extended upto September 30, 2010. Extra funds have been allocated for publicity of the
Census work for creating awareness among the public so that they cooperate and participate in
smooth conduct of Census and to convey the message that the Census work is primarily meant for
development.