Guwahati, November 7, 2026: Preparations for Census 2027 gained momentum in Guwahati as the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) continued its district-level training programme on Population Enumeration at its Uzan Bazar office. The second day of the programme brought together officials responsible for carrying out census-related activities across the city’s administrative areas.
The training, organised under Phase II of Census 2027, Assam, focused on improving participants’ understanding of enumeration procedures, technical requirements and operational protocols. Special emphasis was placed on maintaining accuracy and ensuring a well-coordinated approach to population data collection.
Director of Census Operations, Assam, Biswajit Pegu, IAS, addressed the participants and provided insights into the census process. The programme was also attended by GMC City Census Officer-cum-Additional Commissioner Pranab Dutta Goswami, ACS, and Surajit Dey from the Directorate of Census Operations.
Charge Officers, Charge Assistants and Technical Assistants took part in the training sessions, which were designed to enhance their ability to carry out assigned census responsibilities effectively.
GMC aims to strengthen coordination among officials and ensure the smooth implementation of population enumeration activities across all census charges under its jurisdiction. The ongoing training forms part of the civic body’s preparations for the nationwide Census 2027 exercise.
