Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
Punjab government has launched a special 10-day drive from October 22 to 31 to give families left out of the Drug and Socio-Economic Census 2026 a final opportunity to register and complete the survey.
The Rural Development and Panchayats Department has issued directions for the special campaign, clarifying that the survey process will close on October 31, 2026. No new families will be included after the deadline.
Families whose details could not be recorded during the survey for any reason can contact the toll-free helpline 1100 for assistance with registration and completion of the survey. The department has appealed to all eligible households to get their details recorded within the stipulated period.
The state government launched Punjab's first Drug and Socio-Economic Census on April 1, 2026, with a target of covering approximately 65 lakh families across the state.
The survey aims to identify families and areas affected by drug abuse and help the government formulate strategies for de-addiction and rehabilitation. It also gathers information about the socio-economic status of households, unemployment, income, land ownership and debt.
The data collected through the census is expected to help the government develop targeted measures to tackle drug abuse and ensure that welfare schemes reach eligible and needy families.
