RAJOURI: A three-day training programme for Sub-Divisional Census Officers and Charge Census Officers, focusing on Phase-I (House Listing & Housing Census – HLOs) of Census 2027, concluded successfully here today. The training was coordinated by the District Statistics & Evaluation Office, under the overall supervision of the DC (Principal Census Officer) Abhishek Sharma.
The programme was coordinated by Assistant Director (Nodal Officer for District Rajouri). Experts from the Directorate of Census Operations Assistant Director (Nodal Officer for District Rajouri) Sunil Kumar; District Coordinator Rahul Kumar and Divyendu Pratap Singh served as key resource persons.
The sessions were aimed at enhancing participants’ understanding of census procedures, data collection methodologies, and operational guidelines related to Census 2027. The resource persons conducted the sessions effectively, ensuring clarity on all critical aspects of the forthcoming House Listing and Housing Census activities.
Alongside theoretical inputs, practical and hands-on training was provided on the test CMMS portal, HLBC portal, and Self Enumeration portal. Participants were given live demonstrations and guided exercises to familiarize them with the functionalities of these digital platforms, enabling them to efficiently manage real-time data entry, monitoring and overall census operations.
The participants actively engaged in the sessions and expressed satisfaction with the quality and utility of the training programme. The initiative is expected to significantly enhance the preparedness and efficiency of field-level functionaries in the district. The successful conclusion of the training programme marks a significant step towards ensuring the smooth, accurate and effective conduct of Census 2027 in District Rajouri.


