Kamrup (Assam), 05 November (HS): Preparations for the Population Enumeration (PE) phase of Census 2027 have gathered momentum in Assam's Kamrup district with the commencement of a two-day district-level training programme for census functionaries at the District Training Centre, Office of the District Commissioner, Amingaon, on Thursday.

The training programme aims to familiarise district-level officials with the procedures and responsibilities involved in the Population Enumeration phase, scheduled for February 2027.

In her welcome address, Additional District Commissioner and District Census Officer Geetashri Lachit highlighted the importance of the Census in generating comprehensive demographic data essential for planning and the country's overall development. She stressed that officials would have a crucial role during the Population Enumeration phase and underlined the need for thorough preparation and a clear understanding of the prescribed procedures.

District Commissioner and Principal Census Officer Deba Kumar Mishra emphasised the significance of the training in preparing district-level functionaries for the upcoming exercise. He urged the participants to utilise the training effectively and ensure accuracy, diligence and timely execution of their assigned responsibilities. He also stressed the need to complete all related activities within the stipulated deadline by March 2027.

Technical sessions were conducted by Saptaraj Das, Assistant Director (IT), and Satadal Dutta, DPA-B, from the Directorate of Census Operations, Assam.

The sessions covered various aspects of the Census exercise, including the Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) portal, 40 questions to be canvassed during Population Enumeration, penalty provisions under the Census Act and the Abridged Houselist.

Additional District Census Officer Rathish Borah, Circle Officers, Block Development Officers, Technical Assistants and other concerned district census functionaries attended the training programme.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash