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Lunglei, 14 October 2026: A two-day district-level training programme for district functionaries of Lunglei and Hnahthial districts for Census of India 2027 was inaugurated today at the DC Conference Hall, Lunglei. Scheduled for October 14–15, the training aims to equip census functionaries with the knowledge and skills required for the successful conduct of the census.

The training was inaugurated by Pu Satish Kumar Tegta, IAS, who highlighted the significance of Census of India 2027 and the crucial role played by census functionaries at every level. Emphasising the need for reliable and accurate census data, he stated that the quality of data collection is more important than the quantity, underscoring the importance of accuracy, diligence and responsibility throughout the census operation.

Pu Lalremruata Kullai, Additional Deputy Commissioner and District Census Officer, Hnahthial, also addressed the gathering, describing the census as a vital national exercise. He noted that census data plays a significant role in national planning and development, as well as in formulating economic policies and implementing various programmes.

The training sessions are being conducted by Pu Shivam Gupta, Assistant Director, and Pi Melody Lalnunsangi, Statistical Investigator, from the Directorate of Census Operations, Mizoram.

Participants include District Census Operators, Sub-Divisional Census Officers, Charge Census Officers, Additional Charge Census Officers, Clerical Assistants and Technical Assistants from Lunglei and Hnahthial districts.

As per the scheduled timeline, Phase II (Population Enumeration) of Census of India 2027 will commence with Self-Enumeration from January 10 to 24, 2027, followed by House-to-House Enumeration from January 25 to February 24, 2027. The first revision round is scheduled for March 1–5, 2027, while the training of Enumerators and Supervisors is expected to be completed by November 2026.