Nagaland: Training for Census 2027 field trainers from four districts begins in Kohima
Reported by Bhadra Gogoi
Dimapur: A three-day mandatory training programme for field trainers from Nagaland’s Kohima, Tseminyu, Wokha and Zunheboto districts under the Census of India 2027 commenced at the Commissioner’s Circuit House in Kohima on Wednesday.
Addressing the inaugural programme, SDO (Civil), Sadar, Seyiekhrietuo Solo said the census exercise goes beyond mere headcount and has a far-reaching impact on the developmental landscape of the state.
Referring to the 2001 and 2011 censuses, he noted that gaps and discrepancies in data had affected developmental indicators and planning at various levels. He stressed the importance of conducting the upcoming census with accuracy and sincerity to ensure better planning and development in the coming years.
Solo said the role of field trainers is as important as any other in the census process, as they will be responsible for training enumerators and field workers.
He urged participants to make full use of the three-day training by actively engaging with resource persons, raising queries, and participating in interactive sessions.
Stating that the months ahead would be crucial, he urged trainees to continue exchanging ideas and supporting one another even after the training period.
Additional District Census Officer, Kohima, and Training Coordinator Dr Riku Khutso said the programme marked the first phase of training for field trainers, who would subsequently train enumerators and supervisors in their respective districts.
He said the census exercise would commence in July, while self-enumeration would begin prior to that.
Khutso stated that the census would be conducted through a fully digital process.
He urged participants to cooperate fully with master trainers, pay close attention during the sessions, and return to their districts prepared to effectively train and guide field functionaries.
Altogether, 36 field trainers from the four districts are participating in the training programme.