Gandhinagar: Veteran cricketer and former member of the Indian cricket team, Karsan Ghavri, has joined the public awareness campaign for the population census 2027. Ghavri met director of census operations Sujal Mayatra in Gandhinagar on Thursday. An official statement said Ghavri will play an important role in urging citizens to participate in the census operations and cooperate with personnel in the task.
Role of Karsan Ghavri in the Census Campaign
The former left-arm pacer and all-rounder, known for his contributions to Indian cricket in the 1970s and 1980s, will leverage his popularity to encourage people to take part in the upcoming census. The census is a crucial exercise for planning and policy-making, and the involvement of a sports icon is expected to boost public response.
Meeting with Census Director
During the meeting, Mayatra briefed Ghavri about the objectives and methodologies of the census. Ghavri expressed his commitment to the cause and discussed strategies to reach out to the masses, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. The campaign aims to ensure complete and accurate enumeration of the population.
Ghavri's association with the campaign highlights the importance of community leaders in government initiatives. His influence in Gujarat, his home state, is particularly significant. The census operations are scheduled to commence soon, and authorities are optimistic about achieving high participation rates with such endorsements.
