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3,272 Teachers Lead Door-to-Door Census Phase II Enumeration
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 05:02 PM
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In a nationwide effort, 3,272 teachers are conducting door‑to‑door enumeration for the second phase of the national census.
3,272 teachers have been deployed across India to carry out door‑to‑door enumeration for the second phase of the national census. The teachers, drawn from schools in every state, visit each household to record demographic details such as age, gender, occupation and literacy status.
They have undergone a brief training programme that covers the census questionnaire, data recording procedures and the importance of accuracy. The enumerators are equipped with tablets and are instructed to verify information with household members to minimise errors.
The census, conducted by the Office of the Registrar General, aims to provide up‑to‑date data that will inform government planning, resource allocation and policy decisions. The teachers’ involvement is expected to improve coverage in rural and remote areas where traditional census staff face logistical challenges.
Officials say that the participation of teachers, who are familiar with local communities, will help ensure that no household is missed and that the data collected is reliable for the next decade of development planning.
They have undergone a brief training programme that covers the census questionnaire, data recording procedures and the importance of accuracy. The enumerators are equipped with tablets and are instructed to verify information with household members to minimise errors.
The census, conducted by the Office of the Registrar General, aims to provide up‑to‑date data that will inform government planning, resource allocation and policy decisions. The teachers’ involvement is expected to improve coverage in rural and remote areas where traditional census staff face logistical challenges.
Officials say that the participation of teachers, who are familiar with local communities, will help ensure that no household is missed and that the data collected is reliable for the next decade of development planning.