DC Dharam Raj, IAS, along with other officials during the consultative meeting on Census 2027 held at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner in Zunheboto on June 25. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Zunheboto | June 26
A consultative meeting on Census 2027 was held at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner in Zunheboto on June 25, with district officials calling for accurate population enumeration and the cooperation of all stakeholders to ensure a transparent and error-free census exercise.
The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner and Principal Census Officer Dharam Raj, IAS, and attended by representatives of major civil society organisations, including the Sümi Hoho, Sümi Kukami Hoho, Sümi Totimi Hoho, Sümi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu, Zunheboto Town GB Association (ZTGBA), and all Gaon Buras (GBs) from villages under Zunheboto Sadar.
Addressing the gathering, Raj stressed the importance of authentic census data, stating that "there is no choice regarding delimitation" and emphasised that proper and accurate population figures are essential to ensure every region receives its rightful and equitable share.
He also cautioned against duplication or multiple entries in the census, urging village authorities and civil society organisations to ensure that every individual is counted only once.
The deputy commissioner said accurate census data is critical not only for administrative planning but also for the equitable distribution of government resources, implementation of welfare schemes and future political representation.
He appealed to all stakeholders to extend full cooperation to make the Census 2027 exercise transparent, accurate and successful.
Representatives of the participating civil society organisations reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the census process and assisting the district administration in ensuring smooth conduct of the nationwide enumeration exercise.
