KATHUA, Aug. 12 -- The two-day training programme for Census 2027 Phase II, with special focus on enumeration in snow-bound and difficult-to-access areas, concluded today at Kathua.

The concluding session was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Kathua and Principal Census Officer Rajesh Sharma, who emphasised the need for meticulous planning, accurate enumeration and strict adherence to the prescribed Census procedures to ensure complete and reliable coverage of the population in snow-bound areas.

Addressing the participants, the Principal Census Officer stressed the importance of advance preparedness and effective field-level coordination, particularly in view of the logistical and operational challenges involved in conducting enumerati...