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Jaipur Census-2027 Training: Strict Action Warning for Negligent Officials

A one-day training session for the first phase of Census-2027 was organized in Jaipur by the Directorate of Census Operations, Rajasthan. Chief Principal Census Officer Vishnucharan Mallick warned officials of strict disciplinary action for any negligence in census duties. The census will be conducted in a fully digital format with house listing and enumeration scheduled from May 16 to June 14, 2026. District Collector Sandesh Nayak directed a three-day training program for all enumerators and supervisors to ensure accurate data collection.

Key Points: Jaipur Census-2027 Training: Strict Action for Negligence

  • Census-2027 training held in Jaipur for house listing phase
  • Officials warned of strict disciplinary action for negligence
  • Digital census to run May 16-June 14, 2026 with 4,817 enumerators
  • Self-enumeration scheduled May 1-15, 2026; estimated population 35.54 lakh
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Jaipur hosts Census-2027 training; strict action warning for negligence

Jaipur hosts Census-2027 training; officials warned of disciplinary action for negligence. Digital census set for May-June 2026 with 4,817 enumerators.

"The census is a task of national importance, its quality depends on accurately reaching every individual. - Vishnucharan Mallick"

Jaipur, April 23

A one-day training session on house listing and enumeration, marking the first phase of Census-2027, was organised on Thursday by the Directorate of Census Operations, Rajasthan, at the Collectorate Auditorium.

The session was presided over by Director of Census Operations, Rajasthan, and Chief Principal Census Officer Vishnucharan Mallick, in the presence of District Collector and Principal Census Officer Sandesh Nayak. All Census Officers, Sub-Divisional Officers, Charge Census Officers, and Tehsildars of Jaipur district attended the training.

Addressing the participants, the Chief Principal Census Officer emphasised that Sub-Divisional Census Officers, Sub-Divisional Officers, Charge Census Officers, and Tehsildars play a crucial role in the successful execution of house listing and enumeration activities in the first phase of Census-2027.

He described the census as a task of national importance, highlighting that its quality depends on accurately reaching every individual.

He said that the upcoming census will be conducted in a fully digital and modern format, ensuring greater accuracy, transparency, and faster data analysis. Officials were directed to carry out house listing and self-enumeration activities -- scheduled from May 1 to May 15, 2026 -- with utmost seriousness and dedication. They were also instructed to encourage maximum participation from public representatives and citizens in the self-enumeration process.

Charge Census Officers were asked to ensure necessary arrangements to safeguard supervisors and enumerators from extreme summer conditions. Trainees were directed to closely monitor census activities through the Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) portal.

The Chief Principal Census Officer also issued strict instructions for initiating disciplinary action against any official or employee found negligent in performing census duties.

The District Collector instructed officers to organise a three-day training programme for all enumerators and supervisors, emphasising the national significance of the census. He also directed officers to conduct field visits during both the training and operational phases to assess on-ground performance.

Providing an overview, he said that the estimated population under the jurisdiction for Census-2027 is 35.54 lakh.

Census operations will be supervised by 38 Charge Officers, including 20 Tehsildars, two Municipal Council Commissioners, and 16 Executive Officers. House listing and enumeration will be carried out across 5,277 blocks by 4,817 enumerators and 780 supervisors during the period from May 16 to June 14, 2026.

During the session, Joint Director, Directorate of Census Operations (Rajasthan), Puneet Mehrotra, provided detailed guidance on self-enumeration procedures and fieldwork timelines. Also present were District Census Officer and Additional District Collector-III Sanjay Mathur; Joint Director, Department of Statistics, Babulal Meena; along with all Sub-Divisional Officers and Tehsildars.

- IANS

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Rohit L
Good to see strict action warning for negligence. In 2011 census, many areas in Rajasthan had undercounting issues. Hope this digital system and CMMS portal actually helps track progress. And please ensure enumerators get proper hydration during May-June heat!
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Sneha F
Self-enumeration is a great idea - let people fill their own data online. But what about rural areas with poor internet? Hope they have offline options too. And 4,817 enumerators for 35 lakh people seems manageable if they're trained well.
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Varun X
As someone who worked as an enumerator in 2011, I can tell you it's not easy. Walking door to door in Rajasthan's heat is brutal. At least they're mentioning summer precautions now. Also, 38 Charge Officers for 5,277 blocks? That's a lot of supervision needed! Hope the CMMS portal actually works.
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Pooja D
Good initiative but I hope they include questions about digital literacy, internet access, and caste data properly. Census is crucial for policy making - from school planning to healthcare. And please make the form available in Hindi and local dialects too!
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Arjun K
Fully digital census is long overdue! But I have concerns about data privacy - where will this data be stored? Who has access? In this era of data breaches, we need strong safeguards. Also, 16 months from now till May 2026 - hope they maintain momentum.

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