The State Level Census Coordination Committee reviews Phase-I progress and preparations for Phase-II of Census 2027.
DIMAPUR — The State Level Census Coordination Committee (SLCCC), Nagaland, reviewed the progress of Census 2027 and discussed preparations for the Phase II activities at a meeting held at the conference hall of the chief secretary in the Nagaland Civil Secretariat Complex, Kohima, on September 29.
The meeting was chaired by Chief Secretary and SLCCC Chairman Sentiyanger Imchen and brought together senior officials from various departments to take stock of activities completed during Phase I and deliberate on arrangements required for the smooth conduct of Phase II, according to a DIPR report.
Director of Census Operations and Director of Citizen Registration Dr. Keneilhoutuolie Miachieo gave a presentation on the progress of Phase I and preparations for Phase II.
The house reviewed the proposed schedule for Phase II, which will focus on population enumeration. The self-enumeration exercise is tentatively scheduled for January 10 to the 24th, 2027, followed by population enumeration from January 25 to February 28, 2027. A revision round is proposed to take place from March 1 to 5, 2027.
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The committee also discussed proposed training schedules across different levels, including the state-level conference, master trainers, field trainers, technical assistants, supervisors, and enumerators. Focus was placed on ensuring that personnel involved in the enumeration process are adequately trained and prepared for their respective responsibilities.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from the departments of Home, Finance, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, School Education and State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Rural Development, Land Revenue, Information Technology and Communication, and Information and Public Relations, along with officials from the Census Directorate and the Office of the State Coordinator.