Training of Master Trainers for Census of India 2027 – Population Enumeration Phase-II
Gangtok, 26 October 2026:
The training programme for Master Trainers for the Population Enumeration Phase-II of the Census of India 2027 commenced on 26 October 2026 at the Conference Hall, District Administrative Centre (DAC), Gangtok. The training is scheduled to continue until 30 October 2026, with active participation from nominated officers representing districts across Sikkim.
During the morning session, Mr. Sisum Wangchuk Bhutia, Additional District Collector (ADC) Gangtok-cum-District Census Officer, attended the training programme.
The sessions are being conducted by National Trainers Mr. Tejram Meher (ADCO, DCO Sikkim) and Mr. Vimlesh Kumar (SI Grade I, DCO Sikkim).
The participating Master Trainers undergoing the training include:
▪︎ Ms. Nenela Kazi, Joint Director, DESME
▪︎ Mr. Nim Pintso Bhutia, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (HQ)-Namchi, Land Revenue & Disaster Management Department
▪︎ Mr. Pravesh Rai, S.I. Gr-II, DCO Sikkim
Mr. Pronay Acharjee, S.I. Gr-II, DCO Sikkim
▪︎ Mr. Sonam Wongyal Lepcha, Joint Director/DDMA, Land Revenue & Disaster Management Department
▪︎ Mr. Suresh Rai, Additional District Collector-Gyalshing, Land Revenue & Disaster Management Department
The programme aims to equip the Master Trainers with the requisite knowledge, technical skills, and procedural understanding necessary for the effective and systematic conduct of Population Enumeration under Census 2027. The training focuses on strengthening participants’ understanding of census procedures, enumeration guidelines, data collection methods, use of prescribed census tools, and the importance of accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality in census operations.
The Master Trainers will play a crucial role in further imparting training to field-level census functionaries in their respective districts, ensuring uniformity in the implementation of census procedures and adherence to the prescribed guidelines and timelines. The programme also provides an opportunity to clarify operational issues, address field-level challenges, and strengthen coordination among the officials involved in the census exercise.
The Census of India is a significant national exercise that provides essential demographic and socio-economic data for planning, policy formulation, and effective delivery of public services. The successful completion of the training programme is therefore an important step towards ensuring the smooth, accurate, and timely conduct of Population Enumeration across the State of Sikkim.
Through this initiative, the concerned authorities reaffirm their commitment to building the capacity of census personnel and ensuring that the Population Enumeration Phase-II of Census 2027 is conducted in a systematic, transparent, and efficient manner across all districts of the State.
Issued by:
District Administrative Centre, Gangtok
Government of Sikkim
Gangtok
