A state-level workshop on preparations for the second phase of Census 2027 was held at Pragna Bhavan in Agartala on Friday, with Chief Secretary J K Sinha inaugurating the programme.
The workshop was jointly organised by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics of the Tripura government and the Directorate of Census Operations, Tripura, to prepare senior officials and district-level administrative officers for the smooth conduct of the upcoming population enumeration.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Secretary J K Sinha highlighted the importance of accurate census data in framing government policies and development programmes. Drawing on his experience, he said reliable data plays a crucial role in policy formulation and ensuring inclusive development across all sections of society. He urged officials concerned to discharge their responsibilities with sincerity and dedication.
Vikash Singh, State Nodal Officer for Census 2027 and Secretary of the Planning (Statistics) department, said the census was not merely a routine administrative exercise but an important data repository for preparing development plans and achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat. He stressed the need for proper training of census personnel to ensure accurate and comprehensive data collection.
Biswajit Das, Deputy Director General at the Delhi office of the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (ORGI), Ministry of Home Affairs, appreciated the efforts of officers and staff engaged in census-related work and congratulated the state government for its cooperation.
In his welcome address, Ratan Biswas, Director of the Directorate of Census Operations, said the first phase of the census had already been completed with the cooperation of various government departments
He informed that the second phase, involving population enumeration, would be conducted in Tripura from January 25 to February 28, 2027. The self-enumeration facility would remain available from January 10 to January 24, ahead of the main exercise.
During the second phase, information relating to citizens' socio-economic conditions, migration and fertility will be collected through a questionnaire containing 40 questions. The enumeration will also cover homeless populations.
Census 2027 will be India's first fully digital census, with mobile applications and web-based technology being used for data collection and monitoring. It will be the country's 16th census since 1872 and the eighth since Independence.
The workshop also discussed the roles and responsibilities of officials, interdepartmental coordination and the administrative and financial support required for the successful completion of the census.
Among those present on the dais were PCCF R K Samal, RD Department Secretary Abhishek Singh, Urban Development Department Secretary Milind Ramteke and Tribal Welfare Department Secretary Dr K Shashi Kumar. District Magistrates and Collectors, municipal commissioners, additional district magistrates, sub-divisional magistrates, departmental heads and other senior officials also attended the programme. D Reang, an officer of the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, delivered the vote of thanks.