Training of field trainers were conducted in four batches for all 17 districts across the State for a three-day residential training programme as part of the preparations for the Census of India 2027. (DIPR Photo)
Over 6000 govt officials to be engaged
Kohima, June 1 (MExN): As part of the preparations for the Census of India 2027, the State of Nagaland has completed the training of Field Trainers for all 17 districts. A total of 130 Field Trainers from across the State underwent a three-day residential training programme, conducted in four batches, a DIPR report stated.
The trained Field Trainers will subsequently impart training to Census Supervisors and Enumerators during June 2026 across Nagaland, covering 157 sub-districts, municipalities and towns.
The training programme, held between May 20 and 29, witnessed 100 percent participation and were successfully organized under the leadership of the Deputy Commissioners of Dimapur, Mokokchung, Kohima and Phek.
More than 6000 government officials will be engaged in the conduct of Census 2027 in Nagaland. The Census will be carried out in two phases.
The first phase, the House-Listing Operations, will provide citizens an opportunity to enumerate their households through online self-enumeration facility from June 16 to 30. This will be followed by verification of the self-enumerated data and enumeration of households that could not complete self-enumeration, by Census Enumerators and Supervisors.
The second phase, scheduled for February 2027, will involve the Population Enumeration, during which population data will be collected across the State.
The Directorate of Census Operations, Nagaland, appeals to all citizens to actively participate and extend their full cooperation in ensuring the successful conduct of Census 2027.
.JPG)
