SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has officially sanctioned the release and transfer of 2536.51 lakhs (twenty-five crores thirty-six lakhs and fifty-one thousand rupees) under Census-2027 to fund honorariums for census functionaries across the Union Territory.
The comprehensive order, designated as Government Order No: 75-JK(PDMD) of 2026 and issued by the Planning, Development and Monitoring Department from the Civil Secretariat on July 13, 2026, establishes a firm deadline of July 31, 2026, for the complete disbursement of honorariums to all eligible census functionaries across the Union Territory. These funds are being distributed dynamically using the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) and Single Nodal Account (SNA) banking structures, flowing through various administrative layers including the UT Nodal Department, Divisional Commissioners, and Principal Census Officers, which encompasses Deputy Commissioners and Municipal Commissioners. The framework explicitly covers the honorariums calculated for 27,398 total designated personnel under the guidelines set by Census Circular No. 7 dated December 24, 2025.
A rigorous district-by-district breakdown reveals a highly detailed allocation strategy tailored to localized administrative structures, charges, and personnel counts across Jammu and Kashmir. Under these provisions, Kupwara district features 19 charges and 4 sub-division officers, commanding a total funding pool of Rs 159.66 lakhs, which incorporates specific breakdowns including Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other district census officials, Rs 3.80 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.80 lakhs for sub-divisional magistrates at the charge level, Rs 2.28 lakhs for charge-level census clerks, Rs 21.96 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 128.97 lakhs for enumerators. In Budgam district, which contains 15 charges and no sub-division officers listed under that column, the total allocation reaches Rs 143.27 lakhs, encompassing Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officers, Rs 3.00 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 1.80 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 19.98 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 116.64 lakhs for frontline enumerators. Poonch district operates with 8 charges and 3 sub-division officers to receive a total layout of Rs 108.42 lakhs, splitting its funds into Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 1.60 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.60 lakhs for charge-level sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 0.96 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 15.66 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 87.75 lakhs for enumerators.
The extensive financial distribution continues with Rajouri district, which oversees 18 charges and 6 sub-division officers with a total funding map of Rs 141.20 lakhs, distributing Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 3.60 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 2.16 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 19.08 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 113.31 lakhs for enumerators. Kathua district is allocated a total of Rs 124.46 lakhs to manage its 17 charges and 4 sub-division officers, with its fund including Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 3.40 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.80 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 2.04 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 16.74 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 99.63 lakhs for enumerators. Baramulla district stands out with a substantial total allocation of ₹204.19 lakhs, supporting 25 charges and 6 sub-division officers with a breakdown of Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 5.00 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 3.00 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 28.62 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 164.52 lakhs for enumerators. Bandipora district, which coordinates 10 charges and 2 sub-division officers, is granted Rs 88.79 lakhs overall, comprising Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 2.00 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.40 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 1.20 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 12.15 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 71.19 lakhs for enumerators.
The visual and administrative landscape of Srinagar is split into standard district charges and Municipal Corporation operations, bringing its aggregate urban funding to a massive Rs 258.73 lakhs. The localized Srinagar district charges cover 5 charges and 3 sub-division officers for a total of Rs 16.11 lakhs, providing Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 1.00 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.60 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 0.60 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 1.98 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 10.08 lakhs for enumerators. Running parallel, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation handles 7 charges and no standard sub-division officers for a total of Rs 242.62 lakhs, pushing Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.80 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 1.40 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for city census officers, Rs 0.84 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 33.12 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 206.01 lakhs for enumerators. Ganderbal district maps out 7 charges and 1 sub-division officer for a total assignment of Rs 63.24 lakhs, breaking down into Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 1.40 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 0.84 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 8.55 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 50.40 lakhs for enumerators. Pulwama district is designated Rs 118.03 lakhs to fund its 13 charges and 3 sub-division officers, dividing funds into Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 2.60 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.60 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 1.56 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 16.47 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 94.95 lakhs for enumerators. Shopian district handles 8 charges and 1 sub-division officer with a total allocation of Rs 58.79 lakhs, accounting for Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 1.60 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 0.96 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 7.92 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 46.26 lakhs for enumerators.
Further financial maps across the territory reveal that Anantnag district commands a large pool of Rs 202.20 lakhs across its 22 charges and 4 sub-division officers, paying out Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 4.40 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.80 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 2.64 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 28.17 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 164.34 lakhs for enumerators. Kulgam district works with 11 charges and 1 sub-division officer for an overall allotment of Rs 85.22 lakhs, utilizing Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 2.20 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 1.32 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 12.06 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 67.59 lakhs for enumerators. Doda district receives Rs 91.67 lakhs to drive its 20 charges and 4 sub-division officers, separating its treasury into Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 4.00 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.80 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 2.40 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 12.24 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 70.38 lakhs for enumerators. Ramban district is allotted Rs 69.24 lakhs to organize 11 charges and 3 sub-division officers, encompassing Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 2.20 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.60 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 1.32 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 8.91 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 54.36 lakhs for enumerators. Kishtwar district targets a total layout of Rs 56.42 lakhs across 12 charges and 3 sub-division officers, accounting for Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 2.40 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.60 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 1.44 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 7.74 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 42.39 lakhs for enumerators.
Udhampur district is backed by Rs 111.31 lakhs for its 11 charges and 5 sub-division officers, dividing its structure into Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 2.20 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 1.00 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 1.32 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 15.66 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 89.28 lakhs for enumerators. Reasi district is mapped for a total of Rs 71.67 lakhs across 11 charges and 3 sub-division officers, allocating Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 2.20 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.60 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 1.32 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 9.90 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 55.80 lakhs for enumerators. Much like Srinagar, the Jammu region splits its administrative workflow between regional district charges and its Municipal Corporation, creating a total localized funding environment of Rs 308.03 lakhs. The primary Jammu district charges process 29 charges and 8 sub-division officers for a total budget of Rs 194.24 lakhs, comprising Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.00 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 5.80 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 1.60 lakhs for charge sub-divisional magistrates, Rs 3.48 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 26.10 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 155.61 lakhs for enumerators. Concurrently, the Jammu Municipal Corporation deals with 6 charges and no standard sub-division officers for a total of Rs 113.79 lakhs, utilizing Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 1.20 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for city census officers, Rs 0.72 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 14.67 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 96.75 lakhs for enumerators. Samba district rounds out the district layouts with a total allocation of Rs 70.57 lakhs to support 10 charges and no sub-division officers under that column, providing Rs 0.25 lakhs for its Principal Census Officer, Rs 0.20 lakhs for District Census Officers, Rs 0.20 lakhs for Additional District Census Officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for other census officials, Rs 2.00 lakhs for charge officers, Rs 1.20 lakhs for charge clerks, Rs 10.35 lakhs for supervisors, and Rs 55.17 lakhs for enumerators. Supporting these operations from a central position, the Planning, Development and Monitoring Department holds an internal institutional allocation of Rs 1.40 lakhs, which pays out Rs 0.30 lakhs for 1 UT Nodal Officer, Rs 0.60 lakhs for 5 other UT officers, and Rs 0.50 lakhs for 2 Divisional Commissioners.
The detailed order, signed by Commissioner and Secretary to the Government R. Alice Vaz (IAS), outlines structural restrictions regarding personnel eligibility. In strict compliance with guidelines issued by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, certain roles are fully excluded from receiving these payouts. Honorariums have not been admitted for enumerators and supervisors serving under the reserve quota, outsourced personnel such as Technical Assistants and Multi-Tasking Staff, or any other administrative functionary failing to match the explicit eligibility parameters laid down by the federal registry.
To protect public funds, the administration has paired the release with strict operational conditions. The released capital must be utilized exclusively for approved census tasks, and any diversion of funds to alternate activities remains completely banned. All expenditures must be incurred under the direct provisions of the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, instructions from the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, and other relevant central guidelines. Principal Census Officers and Charge Officers must establish distinct accounts and ledgers to log financial traffic. Furthermore, local authorities must submit quarterly Utilization Certificates alongside regular Statements of Expenditure, preserve all transaction vouchers for future verification, and file routine progress summaries to the Planning, Development and Monitoring Department and the Directorate of Census Operations.
Any unspent balance at the close of the financial year or upon the wrapping up of field activities must be immediately refunded to the government treasury, and all financial logs remain fully open to strict inspection and auditing by designated government bodies, including internal checkers and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
