A one-day State Level Conference of Principal Census Officers was held at the Mizoram Secretariat to discuss the Census of India, 2027. Chaired by Sudhir Kumar, the Principal Secretary and State Nodal Officer, the conference saw participation from Deputy Commissioners and the Municipal Commissioner of Aizawl, alongside officials from the General Administration Department, responsible for the Census conduct. Kumar underscored the Census’ significance for evidence-based planning and equitable resource allocation, urging officers to act diligently per the Census Act, 1948, with a focus on rigorous supervision and monitoring of Census activities at all levels.
Jamil R. Swer, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Census Operations, presented the Census strategy, outlining that the Houselisting and Housing Operation (HLO) phase would run from April 16 to May 15, 2026, with self-enumeration available from April 1 to April 15, 2026. He emphasized that this would be India’s first fully digital Census, detailing the types of questions to be asked during the HLO phase and the digital tools that would be employed. He called for collaboration from various stakeholders, including departments such as Rural Development, Urban Local Bodies, and Forest Department, to ensure the Census proceeds smoothly.
Shivam, Assistant Director at the Directorate of Census Operations, elaborated on the digital platforms in place, including the Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) and related mobile applications, which would help track progress in real time. Lalrohlua, Joint Secretary of the General Administration Department, discussed preparatory activities like the appointment of census functionaries, their roles, training sessions, and the roadmap for subsequent phases of the Census.
The conference concluded with Kumar reiterating the necessity for prioritization of census duties and coordination among all involved departments to ensure the successful execution of the Census of India, 2027 in Mizoram.
