The Field Trainer Training for Census 2027 Phase-II was successfully conducted at the DPDP Conference Hall, Kohima on October 28, marking a critical step in the district’s preparation for the upcoming national demographic exercise.
Addressing the participants, the Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, B Henok Buchem, NCS, highlighted that the Census 2027 exercise is distinctively fully digital, setting it apart from all previous traditional paper-based census operations.
Emphasizing the nature of the upcoming phase, the DC noted that the second phase of the exercise presents greater challenges, which will require active participation and enhanced digital proficiency. He encouraged all the trainees to dedicate their best efforts to ensure the flawless execution of this monumental task.
Reflecting on the experiences of the first phase, the DC brought forward the various concerns and logistical challenges faced by ground workers. He revealed that enumerators had encountered instances of harassment in certain areas during Phase-I, which necessitated personal field visits from his office to resolve.
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Furthermore, the DC pointed out that misinformation and miscommunication campaigns were actively carried out by certain organizations during the first phase, stressing that the administration remains prepared to respond effectively to such narratives wherever necessary.
Buchem also shared his concerns regarding the public’s cooperation, expressing hope that citizens will be honest and forthcoming when providing their demographic details to the field staff. Expressing absolute confidence in the residents and machinery of Kohima district, the DC stated that he is assured the exercise will be genuine, comprehensive, and highly successful.
Additionally, the DC urged the attending Field Trainers to proactively encourage and motivate their designated enumerators and supervisors to embrace the digital system. He noted that going fully digital is imperative to save valuable time, eliminate data redundancy, and secure the overall success of the operation.
In his concluding remarks, the DC expressed his deep gratitude to all the participants for their dedication, resilience, and hard work, while assuring them of the continuous and full support of the district administration throughout the Census timeline.
