Guwahati, May 20 -- Reported by Bhadra Gogoi

Dimapur: A three-day mandatory training programme for field trainers from Nagaland's Kohima, Tseminyu, Wokha and Zunheboto districts under the Census of India 2027 commenced at the Commissioner's Circuit House in Kohima on Wednesday.

Addressing the inaugural programme, SDO (Civil), Sadar, Seyiekhrietuo Solo said the census exercise goes beyond mere headcount and has a far-reaching impact on the developmental landscape of the state.

Referring to the 2001 and 2011 censuses, he noted that gaps and discrepancies in data had affected developmental indicators and planning at various levels. He stressed the importance of conducting the upcoming census with accuracy and sincerity to ensure better pl...