Training for Enumerators and Supervisors under Phase-I of the Census of India 2027 commenced across Kohima district on June 9 and will continue till June 11, 2026.
The three-day programme covers census concepts and legal provisions, ground-truthing of House Listing Block boundaries, preparation of layout maps, and the use of the House Listing Operation (HLO) Mobile App. Participants are also being trained in data collection, verification, self-enumeration procedures, and data security measures.
Practical sessions include mobile app-based data entry, error detection, household approaches, handling refusals, and communication protocols. The training will conclude with role-play exercises, a Seva Bhaav Pledge, and distribution of kits to the participants.
The training is being conducted in four batches covering various charge clusters.
At DIET Chiechama, 43 trainees from Chiephobozou Rural, Chiephobozou Town and Botsa charge clusters are undergoing training under field trainers, Alemsongla Jamir and M. Ruthla Sangtam.
The second batch, comprising 47 trainees from Sechü- Zubza, Jakhama and Kezocha charge clusters, is being held at the DPDB Hall under the guidance of Anisha Himb and Ketoriavi Sakhrie.
EAC Kezocha, Zerutso Kesiezie urged participants to take their responsibilities seriously, emphasizing that the quality of their work would directly impact the accuracy of data used by the government for planning and policymaking.
He encouraged the trainees to consider their participation in the census operation as a privilege and an opportunity to contribute to a nationally important exercise.
At the DC's Conference Hall, 49 trainees from Kohima Sadar (Rural) and Kohima Sadar (Statutory Town) are being trained by Dr. Keduolhoulie Belho, and Dr. Medongulie Tsiekhanuo.
Addressing the participants, EAC Kohima, Khriethozo Pfükri, described the census as a constitutional exercise of national importance conducted under the Census Act, 1948. He noted that the census, originally scheduled for 2021, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will now be conducted in two phases.
Pfükri informed that House Listing Operations will take place from July 1 to 31, 2026, while Population Enumeration is scheduled for February 2027. He also highlighted that the 2027 Census will be India's first fully digital census.
Acknowledging that census duties would be carried out alongside regular official responsibilities, he urged participants to cooperate and actively engage in the training programme. He further reminded enumerators and supervisors of their legal responsibilities under the Census Act and called for accuracy, dedication and teamwork to ensure the successful conduct of the exercise.
Involving 50 trainees from Kohima Sadar (Statutory Town), is being conducted at the DRDA Hall under field trainers, Thejakielie Meyase and Savilie Yhor.
Alemyapang Longchar, CEO, KMC and City Census Officer, stressed the importance of the three-day training programme and urged the participants to make full use of it. He said supervisors would play a key role in guiding enumerators and ensuring that the Census is conducted effectively.
Referring to the Census schedule, he informed that during the first two days of the exercise, enumerators would identify and demarcate their respective blocks, prepare layout maps and verify field details. He urged supervisors to maintain close coordination with the enumerators and provide necessary support throughout the process.
Noting that the Census would be conducted through a paperless and digital platform, he said technical and operational challenges may arise and called upon the participants to be prepared to address them. He stressed that no person should be left out of the Census and urged supervisors to closely monitor the work and progress of the enumerators.

(DPRO Kohima & Molungnenla, IA Kohima)