A two-day district-level training programme on Census 2027 India was conducted at the DC’s Conference Hall, Chumoukedima, on April 16.
The programme was led by Dr Zasekuolie Chusi, IAS, Director of Census, Nagaland, along with Deputy Commissioners and officials from various departments of Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland. The training highlighted that the upcoming Census will be a major digital exercise, marking a significant shift from previous methods. Officials noted that the last Census was conducted in 2011 and described the forthcoming exercise as the largest administrative operation in India.
It was informed that the Census will be carried out in two phases. The first phase, House Listing and Housing Census (HLO), will include self-enumeration from June 16 to June 30, 2026, followed by house-to-house enumeration from July 1 to July 30, 2026. The second phase, Population Enumeration (PE), is scheduled for February 2027.
Officials stated that the Census will adopt a digital mode of data collection, with enumerators using mobile applications on their smartphones. A self-enumeration facility will also be provided to households, with data to be verified by field functionaries. The entire process will be monitored through an online system to ensure efficiency and transparency.
Emphasising methodology, officials said enumeration will follow the concept of “usual residents”, ensuring that all eligible individuals are counted accurately. They stressed that enumeration must be conducted carefully and only once, avoiding duplication or inflated figures.
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Over 7,000 personnel, including around 5,100 enumerators and more than 500 supervisors, along with charge officers and district census officials, will be engaged in the exercise.
The training also highlighted the importance of real-time data entry, strict adherence to guidelines, and regular field verification. Officials warned that negligence or non-compliance with instructions would attract action under the law.
The second training will be held on April 18, 2026, at the DC’s Conference Hall, Chumoukedima.
