In view of the ongoing Census 2027 and the upcoming population enumeration, training for supervisors and enumerators of Botsa Charge, Chiephobozou Town Charge, and Chiephobozou Rural Charge is being held from 9th November to 16th November 2026, in two batches at the Conference Hall, DIET Chiechama.

Inaugurating the second phase training session for supervisors and enumerators, ADC and Sub-Divisional Census Officer, Chiephobozou Sub-Division, Vekusheyi Rhakho, NCS, extended a warm welcome to all participants and stressed the importance of the Census as one of the most significant national exercises undertaken once in a decade. He emphasized that it is an essential instrument for planning, policy formulation, and the equitable distribution of resources, adding that accurate census data forms the foundation for effective governance and developmental planning.

The ADC sensitized the trainees on the importance of the second phase, as it involves collecting comprehensive information about every individual, and noted that the accuracy and credibility of the entire exercise will largely depend on the sincerity and efficiency of the enumerators and supervisors. He emphasized three key aspects: complete coverage and accuracy, to include every household and eligible individual without omission, duplication, or incorrect recording; confidentiality and impartiality, ensuring that information collected must be protected in accordance with the Census Act and that every individual must be treated equally without discrimination, and appealed for coordination and commitment between supervisors, enumerators and respective charge officers.

He also appealed to the village authorities, Gaonburas, and other local functionaries to extend full cooperation in ensuring complete coverage under Chiephobozou Rural, Chiephobozou Town, and Botsa. He urged all participants to make the best use of the training, to be attentive to the resource persons and understand the procedures, and to clarify any doubts. He also reminded the trainees that any difficulty encountered during fieldwork should be brought to the notice of the concerned authorities promptly.

He advised them that the objectives should be simple, where every individual is counted, every household is covered, and every piece of information is accurately recorded. He also expressed his confidence that with dedication, teamwork and a sense of responsibility, they will successfully conduct the Population Enumeration in Chiephobozou Sub-Division. He wished all participants to experience a fruitful training session and success in discharging their duties.

The inaugural session was chaired by EAC & Charge Officer, Chiephobozou, Viketoulie Metha, who also delivered a welcome address. EAC & Charge Officer, Botsa, Arhonbeni Ezung, delivered the closing remarks. The resource persons for the training session were Field Trainers Alemsongla Jamir, Lecturer, DIET Chiechama, and M. Ruthla Sangtam, Lecturer, DIET Chiechama.

(Akamla, IA Chiephobozou)