Two-Day Training on Preparations for Second Phase of Census 2027 Concludes in Dehradun
DM Dr. Ashish Chauhan directs officials to ensure timely, systematic and error-free population enumeration
Dehradun: A two-day training programme for Charge Officers, Assistant Charge Officers and other personnel involved in Census 2027 concluded at the Dehradun Municipal Corporation auditorium on Wednesday. The training focused on preparations, procedures, technical aspects and responsibilities related to the second phase of the upcoming census.
Under the second phase of Census 2027, population enumeration is scheduled to be conducted from December 1, 2026, to January 4, 2027. The district administration is undertaking advance preparations to ensure the smooth, systematic and successful completion of the exercise.
Census an important foundation for development planning: DM
Addressing the officers at the concluding session, District Magistrate and District Census Officer Dr. Ashish Chauhan said that the census is an important and historic national exercise that provides a vital foundation for development planning, assessment of population-related requirements and efficient allocation of resources.
He directed all Charge Officers to carry out census-related responsibilities with utmost seriousness, caution and accountability. He stressed the need for proper planning, coordination and regular monitoring at every level to ensure that the census is completed within the stipulated timeframe and without errors.
Extensive use of technology in Census 2027
Dr. Chauhan said that technology is being extensively used in Census 2027. Around 40 questions have been prescribed for the population enumeration exercise.
He also informed the officials that the Self-Enumeration period has been scheduled from November 16 to November 30, 2026. The DM directed officials to undertake extensive public awareness activities and encourage citizens to participate in the self-enumeration process.
He said that greater public awareness and participation in self-enumeration would help facilitate the house-to-house population enumeration by enumerators from December 1, 2026.
Officials asked to prepare detailed action plan in advance
The District Magistrate directed all Charge Officers to prepare a detailed action plan for Census 2027 well in advance and ensure that all necessary arrangements are completed within the prescribed timeline.
He emphasized the need for regular monitoring of preparations and effective coordination among all concerned departments and personnel. Officials were instructed to strictly follow the prescribed procedures and guidelines so that the census data is collected accurately and efficiently.
23 Charge Officers and 23 Assistant Charge Officers trained
During the training programme, Dehradun Municipal Commissioner Alok Kumar Pandey and Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue) K.K. Mishra briefed the participants about various census-related procedures, key aspects and operational requirements. The officials also addressed and resolved queries raised by the participants.
A total of 23 Charge Officers, 23 Assistant Charge Officers, technical assistants and other personnel associated with the census participated in the two-day training programme. The training was aimed at familiarising officials with their respective responsibilities, census procedures and the technical systems to be used during the exercise.
Senior Census Administrative Officer Inayat Siddiqui, Census Directorate trainers Pradeep Yadav and Kuldeep Chauhan, along with other concerned officials and personnel, were present on the occasion.
