Chandigarh, November 12, 2026: A two-day comprehensive training programme for Charge Level Officials under Census 2027 – Phase II began today at the UT Guest House, Chandigarh, to strengthen their preparedness for the forthcoming Census exercise.

The sessions familiarised officials with operational procedures, digital platforms and administrative responsibilities, with emphasis on effective coordination, accuracy and data quality. Theoretical sessions were complemented by live demonstrations and practical exercises to provide hands-on experience.

Emphasising the importance of the programme, Shri Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, Principal Census Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh, said, “Census is the foundation of evidence-based governance and national planning, and its credibility rests on the accuracy of the data collected at the ground level. Charge Level Officials are the vital link between the Census machinery and the field, and their preparedness will directly determine the quality, timeliness and reliability of the entire exercise.”

He urged officials to engage actively in the training, clarify their doubts and apply the knowledge gained to ensure the smooth, systematic and timely conduct of Census 2027 – Phase II in Chandigarh.

The training covered Census concepts, definitions and categories of persons to be enumerated, prescribed questions and data quality monitoring. The roles and responsibilities of Administrative Officers and Clerks were also explained.

Hands-on sessions on the CMMS portal covered Enumeration Block (EB) formation, training management, logistics and dashboard functionalities, along with the preparation of abridged Houselists and Charge Registers. Officials also received practical training in the setup and use of the Population Enumeration (PE) Mobile Application.

Other key areas included Sub-Enumeration Block demarcation through EB Creator, preparation of EB Layout Maps and an overview of the SE Portal. Sessions also addressed administrative responsibilities, management of printing material and training kits, logistics and media/publicity activities for Population Enumeration.