Three-day training programme for Census 2027 officials held in Erode
A three-day training programme for Census 2027 officials took place in Erode from May 19 to May 21, 2026. This training is part of the preparatory work for the upcoming Census, which will utilize modern digital technology for data collection. The Census will introduce self-enumeration for the first time, allowing residents to fill out their information online.
- ▪The training programme was held at the Erode Collectorate.
- ▪Census 2027 will be conducted from August 1 to August 31, 2026, starting with the House Listing and Housing Census.
- ▪Self-enumeration will be introduced from July 17 to July 31, 2026.
- ▪A total of 250 officers participated in the training, including district census officials.
- ▪The Principal Census Officer for the district is District Collector S. Kandasamy.
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A three-day training programme for Census 2027 enumerators, supervisory officers, and technical assistants was conducted at the Erode Collectorate from May 19 to May 21, 2026.Preparatory work for Census 2027 is currently under way in the district. As part of the first phase, the House Listing and Housing Census will be conducted from August 1 to August 31. The 2027 Census in the State will be carried out entirely through modern digital technology, using online data entry and uploading systems. For the first time, self-enumeration will be introduced in Census 2027 from July 17 to July 31.District Collector S. Kandasamy, serves as the Principal Census Officer for the district. For the Erode Corporation area, the Corporation Commissioner functions as the Principal Census Officer.
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