Wokha and Mokokchung hold training and consultative sessions to prepare for the digital Census 2027.
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DIMAPUR — A training programme and a consultative meeting on the upcoming Census 2027 and self-enumeration were held in Wokha and Mokokchung, respectively, to ensure accuracy and raise awareness among stakeholders.
Wokha: Joint Director of the Registrar General of India Mohan K Tiwari observed the ongoing census training as part of his deputation from the Office of the Registrar General of India for Census 2027 on Tuesday.
According to a DIPR report, he will continue his visit on June 24 to ensure that the training sessions are carried out with efficiency and precision.
He observed the second batch of enumerators and supervisors under Wokha Sadar Charge and Wokha Town Charge, as well as the single batch for Wozhuro Charge. He participated in both sessions and addressed the trainees, stressing that census operations must be conducted with utmost care and accuracy, leaving no room for error.
Tiwari pointed out that every detail collected during the census plays a vital role in shaping the nation’s future. He reminded the supervisors and enumerators that the census is not just a statistical exercise but a service to the nation, forming the foundation for policy decisions and development planning. Accurate data on population, literacy, housing, migration, and economic activity is essential for assessing the country’s progress and positioning its citizens.
He urged the trainees to remain focused, efficient, and committed, noting that no individual should be left out of the enumeration process.
Highlighting the broader importance of the census, he explained that it provides the government with critical insights into demographic trends, educational attainment, employment patterns, and socio-economic conditions. These figures guide resource allocation, welfare schemes, infrastructure development, and long-term national planning.
“Careful and detailed examination of data and entry of every detail will decide the future aspects of the country,” he stated, encouraging the trainees to view their role as a responsibility in nation-building.
Deputy Commissioner of Wokha and Principal Census Officer K Mhathung Tsanglao also addressed the trainees, stating that the training must be carried out with efficiency and precision, as it will determine the actual data of the district.
He cautioned that no error should occur during operations and urged supervisors and enumerators to remain attentive throughout the training.
Pointing out the importance of census accuracy, he explained that precise data entry directly impacts policy implementation in the district and plays a crucial role in shaping development priorities.
The joint director also interacted with Tsanglao to review the district’s preparations and ensure smooth conduct of the training.
Mokokchung: In Mokokchung, a consultative meeting on digital census and self-enumeration was held at the DC's conference hall on June 22 to boost awareness and ensure stakeholder participation.
Chairing the meeting, DC Mokokchung Ajit Kumar Verma highlighted the absolute importance of the census as the foundational database for national planning, policy formulation, resource allocation, and implementation.
He pointed out that this marks India's first-ever census conducted in a fully digital mode, aiming to empower citizens and ensure a smooth, efficient workflow for field enumerators. Verma urged all attending officials to focus on accurate data collection and appealed to stakeholders to vigorously promote self-enumeration while extending full support to the exercise.
Providing a progress report, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Mokokchung Atsungba Walling detailed the training programmes already completed for master trainers, field trainers, supervisors, and enumerators.
Walling announced that the house-listing phase is scheduled from July 1 to the 31st and will feature 33 specific questions, while the second phase, population enumeration, will commence in February 2027. For the Mokokchung district, a deployment infrastructure of 13 charge officers, 83 supervisors, including 10 kept in reserve, and 447 enumerators has been finalised.
Addressing the ongoing self-enumeration period running from June 16 to the 30th, the ADC informed the house that the digital process takes less than five minutes to complete. He urged leaders to spread awareness so that no household is left out.
Senior Superintendent of Police for Mokokchung Vesupra Kezo also addressed the house, cautioning officials against the unauthorised disclosure of personal information. Kezo reminded attendees that under the Census of India Act 1948, all individual-level data collected remains strictly confidential and legally protected.
The meeting concluded with an open discussion, where the DC and ADC clarified queries from members. Both officials also conducted a live demonstration of the self-enumeration portal to encourage wider public adoption.
It was mentioned that citizens wishing to self-enumerate can log in directly to the official portal at se.census.gov.in. The questionnaire can also be downloaded in advance at se.census.gov.in/assets/SE_Question.pdf.