A State level Conference was held on 10^th October 2026 under the chairmanship of Shri Khilli Ram Meena, IAS, The Chief Secretary of Mizoram and in the presence of Shri Sudhir Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary, General Administration Department (State Nodal Officer for Census 2027), Principal Census Officers (Municipal Commissioner of AMC, Deputy Commissioners of all districts). The Conference was convened by Shri Vinod P. Kavle, IAS, Director of Census Operations, Mizoram.

The Director of Census Operations, Mizoram, Shri Vinod P. Kavle, IAS highlighted the significance of conducting Census and its role in assisting the Government to draft social welfare policies and other welfare measures. He further mentioned that after successful completion of Phase-I (HLO) of Census 2027 in the State of Mizoram, The State machinery is to gear up for conducting Phase-II (Population Enumeration) of Census 2027 which will include Population Enumeration and would conclude the Census activities in the State of Mizoram.

Shri Vinod P. Kavle, IAS stressed upon the impact of Self Enumeration in Phase-I and asked all the officials on Census duty to encourage people for Self-Enumeration in Phase-II with more vigour and increase participation.

He further briefed on the pattern of Phase-II of the Census 2027, the nature and number of questions and the importance of training of all the Officers/Officials engaged in the Census 2027 duty as no person is to be left behind and every person is to be counted with dignity and accuracy.

He further briefed the members present that this is the first “DIGITAL CENSUS” which is being conducted in the country and the Phase-II will include Caste Census wherein caste of the population will be captured along with their other details.

Shri Vinod P. Kavle, IAS also asked the Officers to create awareness and include public campaigns through IEC (Information, Education and Communication) activities on a large scale wherein inclusion of NGOs, media and other stakeholders could also be explored.

The Director of Census Operations, Mizoram briefed the members present that by including the Village Councils and grass root functionaries, the Census 2027 in Mizoram will achieve greater heights and accuracy.

Shri Jamil R Swer, Deputy Director gave an overview on the Administrative Setup, Census Background & Legal Framework, Overview of Digital Tools, Administrative Units and Census Functionaries, Roles of Administrative Officers, Training of Census Functionaries, Financial Norms & Assistance to States/UTs, Success Indicators, Challenges, Inter-Agency Coordination, Publicity, Media Plan.

Shri Sudhir Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary, General Administration Department (State Nodal Officer for Census 2027) in his address emphasized that Census is much more than a mere statistical exercise or a compilation of numbers. He added that Census is a mirror reflecting who we are today, and a guide for where we want our state and country to go tomorrow.

He further urged to all Principal Census Officers to continue the Census work in their respective jurisdictions with renewed vigor, preparedness, and a collaborative spirit and pledge to deliver a flawless, credible, and exemplary Population Enumeration.

Shri Khilli Ram Meena, IAS, The Chief Secretary of Mizoram in his key note address highlighted the role of filed Enumerators in capturing the Census data accurately and timely. He further mentioned that the administration will provide all the requisite supports to the officials on Census duty to make the Census 2027 process in Mizoram successful, accurate and for timely completion.

 

 A Vote of Thanks was given by Smt. Irene Zohlimpuii Chongthu, IAS, Special Secretary (GAD) (Additional State Nodal Officer for Census 2027) to all the members who attended the conference.

 

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