JAMMU: A two-day training programme on Census 2027 Phase-II (Population Enumeration) for Charge officers of District Jammu commenced here today. The programme is being organised by the District Administration Jammu under the guidance of the Principal Census Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Minga Sherpa and will conclude on November 4.
Officials from the Directorate of Census Operations J&K are imparting the training. District Informatics Officer (Director IT) Sanjeev Kapoor, District Census Officer Ishita Rathi, Additional District Census Officer Neeraj Sharma, Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Executive Officers of Municipal Committees, Tehsildars and other Charge Functionaries attended the training.
Stressing the importance of the exercise, the Principal Census Officer advised the officers to closely follow and develop thorough understanding of procedures. “The successful conduct of Census 2027, particularly Phase-II, depends on proper coordination, effective implementation at every level,” he stressed and added that the Charge Functionaries carry a significant responsibility to ensure that the exercise is conducted smoothly, accurately and within the prescribed timeline.
The training aims to familiarise the participating officers with operational guidelines, procedures, their role and responsibilities and the various aspects of Population Enumeration. It will also provide a platform to discuss practical challenges, clarify doubts and ensure uniformity in the implementation of Census activities across the district.
The population enumeration shall be conducted from January 25, 2027 to February 28, 2027, followed by a revisional round from March 1 to March 5, 2027.
The sessions on both days will cover the procedures and practical aspects of Population Enumeration, with the Principal Census Officer addressing queries raised by the participants.
