The Joint Director, Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India and Census Central Observer for Nagaland for Census of India 2027 (Houselisting and Housing Listing Phase I), MK Tiwari, reviewed ongoing Census-related training programmes across Kohima and Wokha districts on June 23 and June 24, 2026, while separate training and awareness programmes were also held in Bhandari and Shamator in preparation for Census 2027.
In Kohima, Tiwari visited the training sessions for enumerators and supervisors and interacted with Deputy Commissioner and Principal Census Officer Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, NCS, along with district Census officials and charge officers. He reviewed the conduct of the training programme and stressed the importance of accurate data collection and preparedness. He said emphasis must be placed on quality enumeration to ensure no household is left out during the exercise.
In Wokha, the Central Observer reviewed the second batch of enumerators and supervisors under Wokha Sadar Charge, Wokha Town Charge and Wozhuro Charge. Addressing trainees, Tiwari said census operations must be carried out with “utmost care and accuracy, leaving no room for error.” He added that census data is not merely statistical but forms the foundation for national planning, policy decisions and development programmes.
He stated that accurate data on population, literacy, housing, migration and economic activity is essential for assessing development needs and guiding resource allocation. “Careful and detailed examination of data and entry of every detail will decide the future aspects of the country,” he said, urging trainees to treat the exercise as a responsibility towards nation building.
Deputy Commissioner Wokha and Principal Census Officer, K. Mhathung Tsanglao, also addressed the trainees, stressing strict accuracy and efficiency in data collection and noting that census outcomes directly influence policy implementation and development priorities.
In Bhandari, training for Census Operation 2027 concluded with the second phase of training held at EBRC Bhandari on June 23 and 24. According to SDO (Civil) Bhandari and Charge Officer Arhomo Yanthan, 8 supervisors and 41 enumerators participated in the second phase, while a total of 18 supervisors and 57 enumerators attended training sessions conducted from June 16 to June 24. Training was imparted by field trainers Binod Pariyar, Nyanthung Rangthang and Lichanbemo N. Odyuo.
In Shamator, a consultative meeting and sensitisation programme was held at Thsotoku Census Circle under the supervision of EAC Shamator and Charge Officer Mekato J Aye, NCS. Village functionaries from all villages under the census circle participated in the programme.
Aye highlighted the importance of Census 2027 as a tool for planning, policy formulation and equitable development, while also explaining the transition to digital enumeration. He urged village authorities to assist supervisors and enumerators in household mapping and field-level coordination.
An awareness session on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls was also conducted, focusing on voter registration, corrections and electoral participation. The programme concluded with an interactive session addressing queries related to Census procedures and electoral roll revision.
