A two-day District and Charge Officer training programme on Census 2027 concluded successfully at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Chumoukedima, on April 18.
Deputy Commissioner of Chumoukedima, Polon John, NCS, in his address stated that the district may encounter numerous crucial tasks during the census operation. He underscored the need for mutual support and coordination among all officials to ensure the successful execution of the exercise.
The second day of the programme focused on field-level implementation and operational procedures. Sessions covered self-enumeration processes, preparation of village, town, and charge registers, as well as detailed training on census procedures, concepts, and definitions.
Officials were also briefed on Household Listing Operations (HLO) questionnaire items to ensure clarity and accuracy during data collection.
In addition, participants received hands-on training on the District Census Handbook (DCHB) process through the web portal and mobile application, enhancing their familiarity with digital tools for efficient and streamlined data management.
The programme concluded with a reflection and valedictory session, where participants reviewed key learnings and stressed the importance of preparedness, coordination, and dedication for the successful conduct of Census 2027.
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Officials acknowledged that the role of district-level administration will be critical in ensuring the accuracy and success of the census operation. They emphasized that the exercise will involve additional responsibilities alongside regular office duties and called for full cooperation and collective effort from all stakeholders.
Longleng:
A three-day District Level Training programme for the first phase of the Census of India 2027 was successfully conducted from April 16 to 18 at Longleng. The programme commenced with a welcome address by W. Manpai Phom, Deputy Commissioner, Longleng, who emphasized the importance of accurate data collection and coordinated efforts for the smooth conduct of the Census.
The training was attended by the Principal Census Officer, District Census Officer, and all Charge Officers along with accompanying staff. The sessions covered key aspects including census procedures, legal provisions, and roles of functionaries, along with extensive training on the Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS).
Participants also underwent hands-on training in HLB carving, layout map preparation, mobile app usage, and data verification processes. Emphasis was laid on data ethics, privacy, security, and addressing field-level challenges to ensure data quality and reliability.
The programme concluded with a reflection and valedictory session, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Imkongnukla Ao, EAC, acknowledging the contributions of all officials and participants in making the training successful.
