BOMDILA, Oct 31: A two-day district-level training programme for census functionaries on Population Enumeration (Phase II) of the Census of India 2027 commenced at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office here on Friday.
The training aims to familiarise officials with prescribed enumeration procedures, digital data collection and operational requirements for conducting the census.
Addressing the participants, West Kameng Deputy Commissioner-cum-Principal Census Officer Dr Dilip Kumar stressed the importance of accurate and reliable census data for evidence-based policymaking, development planning, resource allocation and effective public service delivery.
He called for comprehensive coverage of all enumeration areas, adherence to prescribed guidelines and timelines, and effective coordination and monitoring at all administrative levels.
Highlighting the district’s challenging terrain and scattered habitations, he emphasised the need for detailed micro-planning, advance logistical arrangements and proficiency in digital data collection tools to ensure that no eligible person is left out. He also stressed strict adherence to confidentiality requirements under the relevant statutory provisions.
The training, being imparted by Phiralin Passah, Deputy Director, Census Operations, and Saksham Kohli, SI-II, focus on ensuring a uniform understanding of census procedures and strengthening the preparedness of officials for the effective conduct of population enumeration across the district.