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Kohima: Nagaland officials are hitting the road to prepare for the 2027 Census. Meetings in Dimapur, Longleng, and Phek aim to clear up rumors and boost public cooperation. The exercise marks India’s first fully digital, paperless count.
Wiridin, the Dimapur Charge Officer, warned residents against misinformation. Enumerators will use a mobile app to fire off 34 questions at every structure they find. He stressed that reliable data is the foundation of the entire project. "Household enumeration forms the backbone of the Census," Wiridin said.
Every building, whether occupied or empty, gets a number. The process relies on Gaon Buras to guide teams and nominate youth volunteers. Confidentiality is law. Breaching it carries stiff penalties.
Longleng ADC Thungchanbemo Tungoe highlighted the stakes for the district. Accurate numbers dictate the flow of government cash for roads, schools, and hospitals. While self-enumeration windows have closed in some areas, the House Listing phase runs from July 1 to July 30. Officials expect village leaders to hold local meetings to keep the count comprehensive.
Phek Deputy Commissioner Rhosietho Nguori called the effort a social process rather than just a technical one. Coordination meetings will happen every weekend to prevent snags. Residents must provide honest answers at their usual place of residence under the Census Act of 1948.
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