Execution of Tasks a Priority as Census Phase 1 Training Begins Nagpur: The preparation for the Census of India 2027 entered its first phase on Monday, with over 250 officials gathering in Nagpur for a three-day training program at the Zilla Niyojan Bhavan. The event marks the official start of efforts to prepare for the houselisting phase of the census, a critical step in gathering demographic data across the country. Collector Vipin Itankar addressed the inaugural session, highlighting the significance of the census in shaping public welfare policies. He stressed the need for officials to prioritize their assigned tasks, emphasizing that the data collected will be vital for implementing welfare schemes. The training, targeting field trainers and charge officers, focuses on equipping participants with knowledge of field procedures, digital data collection systems, and operational protocols. This includes familiarizing them with platforms such as the CMMS and HLBC portals. Master trainers, who had recently completed state-level training in Pune, are leading the sessions. Participants include district and city census officers, additional charge officers, clerical staff, and technical assistants. Administratively, the rural segment has been divided into 43 units across 13 tehsils, 29 nagar panchayats, and one Nagpur Cantonment area. Each unit will operate under a charge officer responsible for planning and oversight. Within the NMC jurisdiction, the exercise is structured into 10 units aligned with zonal divisions. The training follows a cascade model, where trained officials will subsequently train supervisors and enumerators at the local level. The district is expected to deploy over 4,500 enumerators in rural areas and approximately 6,000 personnel for urban coverage.#nagpur #vipin_itankar #zilla_niyojan_bhavan #cmms #hlbc
