Mandi (Kameshwar Sharma): The preparations for the Census 2027 Mandi training have officially begun with the launch of the second phase of field trainer training at the DRDA Hall conference room in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. The training program was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Mandi, Apoorv Devgan, marking an important step in strengthening the groundwork for the upcoming national census exercise.
The Census 2027 Mandi training program is a three-day intensive workshop designed to equip selected school lecturers with technical knowledge and practical skills required for conducting accurate census operations across the district.
Focus on Accurate Census Preparation
During the inauguration of the Census 2027 Mandi training, DC Apoorv Devgan emphasized that the census is a crucial national activity that forms the foundation of future planning and policy-making. He urged participants to take their responsibilities seriously, as accurate data collection is essential for effective governance.
He also instructed the trained field trainers to ensure effective training at the tehsil level so that the entire census process is completed in a timely and precise manner.
Training of 32 Field Trainers to Census 2027 Mandi Training
As part of the Census 2027 Mandi training, 32 school lecturers have been selected and appointed as field trainers. This second phase follows an earlier training session in which another 32 lecturers were trained.
These field trainers will play a key role in further training enumerators and supervisors across all 41 census charges in Mandi district, covering both rural and urban areas.
Expert Guidance from Census Directorate to Census 2027 Mandi Training
The Census 2027 Mandi training is being conducted under the guidance of Ashish Chauhan, Joint Director and National Trainer from the Census Operations Directorate, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla.
Master trainers Susheela and Lateshwari are also actively involved in delivering technical and practical sessions to the participants. Their training includes detailed instruction on census methodology, data handling, and field operations.
Importance of Census Data
Officials highlighted during the Census 2027 Mandi training that census data plays a vital role in shaping public policies and development plans. Ashish Chauhan explained that census information helps the government understand population distribution and identify areas requiring essential services.
He noted that based on census data, planning for infrastructure such as roads, water supply, electricity, education, and healthcare becomes more effective and targeted.
Data Confidentiality and Legal Assurance
A key highlight of the Census 2027 Mandi training was the emphasis on data confidentiality. Officials clarified that all information collected under the Census Act, 1948, is strictly confidential and cannot be disclosed publicly.
The data collected is not used for taxation or investigation purposes but solely for national development planning. Citizens are encouraged to provide accurate and complete information when census officials visit their homes.
Phased Census Implementation Plan
The Census 2027 Mandi training also includes detailed information about the phased implementation of the census process. The first phase will involve the House Listing Operation, which will be followed by self-enumeration facilities for citizens.
Self-enumeration will be available from June 1 to June 15, while the house listing operation will take place from June 16 to July 15.
Practical Training and Skill Development of Census 2027 Mandi Training
During the Census 2027 Mandi training, participants are receiving both theoretical and practical training. This includes role-play exercises, mobile application usage, data verification techniques, and communication skills for field situations.
These practical components are designed to prepare field trainers for real-world challenges during census data collection.
Strengthening Census Execution in Mandi
Officials, including DCO Nodal Officer Himanshu Yadav and other staff members, were also present during the training session. They stressed that the Census 2027 Mandi training is essential for ensuring smooth, accurate, and efficient census operations across the district.
The administration aims to ensure that every household is accurately counted, contributing to reliable national statistics for future planning.
📌 Key Takeaways
- Census 2027 Mandi training begins with 2nd phase program
- 32 field trainers selected from school lecturers
- Training led by Census Directorate experts from Shimla
- Focus on accuracy, data handling, and mobile app usage
- Census operations scheduled from June–July 2027
