BASAR, Nov 5: A two-day district-level training programme on Census 2027 (Phase-II) commenced here in Leparada district today, with the objective of preparing district and charge-level officials for the forthcoming population enumeration (PE) exercise.
The training is being conducted for District and Charge Census Officers, Technical Assistants and other designated officials to familiarize them with the prescribed census procedures, operational requirements and technical aspects of the PE exercise.
The training sessions are being conducted by Md Chafikur Rehman, Assistant Director-cum-Assistant Chief Principal Census Officer and Nodal Officer for Census and Special Charge, Directorate of Census Operations for Arunachal Pradesh, Shillong, who is serving as the national level trainer, with assistance from Rohit Doley, junior executive.
The inaugural session was attended by Leparada Deputy Commissioner-cum-Principal Census Officer Himani Meena, along with the designated Charge Officers and other officials.
The programme focuses on strengthening the understanding of census methodology, field-level responsibilities, technical procedures and various operational activities associated with PE. It also provides a platform for participating officials to clarify procedural and operational issues to ensure uniformity in the implementation of census instructions across the district.
Addressing the participants, Meena emphasized the importance of ensuring accuracy, completeness and quality of data collected during the Census operation. She also stressed the need to maintain strict confidentiality of the information gathered, reminding the officials that the credibility and reliability of the Census depend largely on accurate data collection and the responsible handling of sensitive information.
The two-day training programme is aimed at equipping the officials with the requisite knowledge and preparedness for the smooth and effective conduct of Phase-II of the Census 2027, with particular emphasis on population enumeration, which is scheduled to commence in January 2027.