Demography & Information Division (DID)

2.3. Demography and Information Division (DID)

Mandates of the Division:

  • Manage population database & generate population data/statistics.
  • Maintain daily backup of database and ensure safekeeping of the backups.
  • Update individual information in the BCRS.
  • Print CID/SR cards.
  • Maintain stock of printing equipment and cards materials.
  • Manage the functioning of BCRS at Department/Dzongkhag/Thromde/ Drungkhag.
  • Provide training on BCRS and other Systems.
  • Provide technical and hardware support.
  • Enhance system and ensure security aspects of the BCRS and other system.
  • Keep abreast of the emerging information and communication technologies.
  • Assist the Department to formulate and implement plans and programs.

The division executes these functions through the following sections for efficient and effective service delivery:

  1. Database and BCRS Management Section
    1. Individual Information up-dation Section
    1. Card Printing Section

2.3.1.  Database and BCRS Management Section

  • Manage population Database.
  • Generate population data/statistics.
  • Furnish population figures, rates, and ratios, etc.
  • Maintain daily backup of database and ensure to store in three different locations.
  • Coordinate the distribution of ICTT equipment to Dzongkhag/Thromde/ Drungkhag CRC office.
  • Monitor the security aspects of the BCRS and other database.
  • Supervise the overall management of BCRS at Department/Dzongkhag/ Thromde/Drungkhag.
  • Conduct training on the management of the BCRS and other Systems.
  • Provide both technical and hardware support.
  • Continuously explore system enhancement and security aspects of the existing database. 
  • Assist the Division in all matters.

2.3.2. Individual Information up-dation Section

  • Verify, process, and update/correction of individual information in the BCRS.
  • Ensure all vital registrations are timely updated in the BCRS.
  • Issuance of Individual Information to RBP.
  • Maintain report on the Individual Information up-dation.
  • Assist the Division in all matters.

2.3.3. Card Printing Section

  • Print CID and SR Cards.
  • Maintain proper log for CID/SR printers.
  • Maintain records of the CID/SR card materials.
  • Maintain stock of all the printing materials and equipment.
  • Maintain list of printed CID/SR Cards.
  • Submit annual CID/SR card materials requirement.
  • Ensure maintenance of printers.
  • Assist the Division in all matters.