As part of the ongoing House Listing and Housing Census (Phase I) under the Census of India 2027, the Deputy Commissioner & Principal Census Officer, Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, NCS, undertook a field visit to Viswema and Jakhama on 20th July 2026. He was accompanied by the SDO (C), Jakhama, Vineikho Tetso, NCS, and the EAC (HQ), Kohima, Dr. Riku Khutso.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the ongoing census operations in Viswema and Jakhama villages to review the progress of the House Listing and Housing Census. This was his first official visit to both the villages. He also congratulated the newly elected members of the Viswema Village Council and the Jakhama Village Council.

The field inspection forms part of a district-wide tour covering all Census Charge Areas under Kohima District. The initiative aims to monitor the quality and accuracy of data collection and strengthen coordination among census officials to ensure the successful conduct of the Census of India 2027.

The officials also interacted with the village authorities and other stakeholders, urging them to extend their full cooperation to the census officials during the ongoing census operations to ensure an accurate and inclusive census.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner remarked that the Southern Angami Public Organisation (SAPO) is one of the most effective organisations and has consistently extended valuable cooperation to the District Administration on various occasions.

The programme was held separately in the two villages. The first interaction was conducted at Viswema Village, followed by the second programme at Jakhama Village. Both programmes were attended by Village Council Members, Gaon Buras (GBs), and representatives of women's organisations.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner visited the Sub-Divisional Office, Jakhama, where he interacted with the officers and staff and reviewed the functioning of the office.

(IA Jakhama)