Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 16: After notification of questions for the 2nd phase of Census and State Level census conference, the District level Census training was conducted in the three districts of the UT. The training was aimed at imparting thorough knowledge to district and tehsil level functionaries like District/Charge Census Officers, Charge Clerks and Technical Assistants on procedure of conducting population enumeration phase of Census. The training was conducted on Oct. 14 & 15 in the South Andaman district. In North and Middle Andaman district and Nicobar District, the training was conducting on Oct. 15 & 16. During the training, the participants were familiarized with the procedures, technical aspects and operational requirements of Population Enumeration, to ensure their preparedness for the effective implementation of the second phase of Census 2027.
During the training, the trainers consisting of Senior Officers from Directorate of Census Operations A&N Islands, elaborately emphasized the importance of proper planning, effective coordination and adequate preparedness among Census functionaries for the successful conduct of Population Enumeration of Census 2027. As a part of their duties, these trained officers shall get the field level functionaries (Enumerators and Supervisors) appointed, trained and shall provide necessary support in collecting census information through house to house enumeration.
The training programme served as an important initiative to strengthen the capacity of Census functionaries, enhance their operational understanding and ensure the smooth and systematic conduct of Population Enumeration under Census 2027.