Dimapur hosts training for Census 2027 field trainers

A three-day training programme for field trainers is currently underway in Dimapur to prepare for Phase-II (Population Enumeration) of Census 2027. Held at the Circuit House from November 2 to November 4, the sessions focus on the Dimapur and Niuland districts.

Deputy Commissioner and Principal Census Officer, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, emphasized the importance of the census as a vital national exercise, urging participants to ensure accurate data collection through dedication and sincerity. The curriculum covers census methodology, legal provisions, demographic particulars, economic activities, migration, and fertility.

Technical training includes the use of the Population Enumeration (PE) Mobile App, the preparation of Enumeration Block (EB) layout maps, and practical field exercises. The programme is being led by master trainers Lichumthung Kikon and Vaibhav Sharma, with 14 field trainers participating to prepare them for training future enumerators.