Kohima, November 9 (MExN): SDO (Civil) and Charge Officer Seyiekhrietuo Solo, NCS, has called upon enumerators and supervisors to ensure accuracy, dedication and teamwork during the second phase of Census 2027, the Population Enumeration (PE).
Addressing a training programme for enumerators and supervisors at the DRDA Hall, DC Office Complex, Kohima, on November 9, Solo acknowledged the successful completion of the House Listing and Housing Census (HLO) phase, stating that the data collected had met the Ministry's expectations in terms of data integrity.
He informed that the Population Enumeration phase was expected to commence around January 25, 2027, and continue for 30–35 days. The phase would involve more intensive data collection and additional personnel to ensure effective coverage and monitoring.
Emphasising the importance of self-enumeration, Solo urged enumerators and supervisors to create awareness among households and communities to encourage greater participation. He noted that Kohima district had recorded comparatively low self-enumeration during the previous exercise and said increased participation would ease fieldwork and improve data accuracy.
He also advised personnel to maintain manual records alongside digital entries to minimise errors and facilitate verification. He urged them to familiarise themselves with the census application through the hands-on training sessions.
Highlighting the significance of the exercise, Solo said the data collected would provide an actual picture of the socio-economic conditions of the district and the state and serve as an important basis for government planning and policymaking.
He called for cooperation, mutual support and a strong sense of responsibility among all personnel to ensure the successful conduct of Census 2027.
