Training for Census 2027 supervisors and enumerators underway at DIET Chiechama in preparation for Population Enumeration
DIMAPUR — Training for supervisors and enumerators of Botsa charge, Chiephobozou town charge and Chiephobozou rural charge is being conducted from November 9 to the 16th, in two batches at the conference hall of DIET Chiechama, Kohima district, in preparation for the upcoming Population Enumeration under Census 2027.
Inaugurating the second phase of the training, ADC and Sub-Divisional Census Officer, Chiephobozou sub-division, Vekusheyi Rhakho, welcomed the participants and underscored the importance of the Census as one of the country's most significant decennial exercises, a DIPR report stated.
He stated that the Census serves as an essential instrument for planning, policy formulation and equitable distribution of resources, adding that accurate census data forms the foundation for effective governance and developmental planning.
Sensitising the trainees on the importance of the second phase, which involves collecting comprehensive information on every individual, Rhakho said the accuracy and credibility of the entire exercise would largely depend on the sincerity and efficiency of enumerators and supervisors.
He highlighted three key aspects of the exercise: complete coverage and accuracy, confidentiality and impartiality, and coordination and commitment.
He stressed that every household and eligible individual must be covered without omission, duplication or incorrect recording.
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He further reminded the trainees that all information collected must be protected in accordance with the Census Act and that every individual must be treated equally without discrimination.
The ADC also appealed to village authorities, gaonburas and other local functionaries to extend their full cooperation to ensure complete coverage in Chiephobozou rural, Chiephobozou town and Botsa.
Urging the participants to make the best use of the training, Rhakho advised them to pay close attention to the resource persons, understand the prescribed procedures and clarify any doubts.
He further stressed that any difficulties encountered during fieldwork should be promptly brought to the notice of the concerned authorities.
Emphasising the objectives of the exercise, he said every individual must be counted, every household covered and every piece of information accurately recorded.
The inaugural session was chaired by EAC and charge officer, Chiephobozou, Viketoulie Metha, who also delivered the welcome address.
EAC and Charge Officer, Botsa, Arhonbeni Ezung, delivered the closing remarks.
The training sessions are being conducted by field trainers Alemsongla Jamir and M Ruthla Sangtam, lecturers at DIET Chiechama.