Hyderabad: State census director Bharati Holikeri on Sunday inaugurated a three-day training programme for enumerators and supervisors for the Census of India 2027 pre-test in the Ramachandrapuram division.Speaking on the occasion, she said quality census data is fundamental to the formulation of effective development plans and public policies. The training programme, scheduled from Nov 2 to 4, aims to prepare field officials for the census 2027 pre-test, which will be conducted from Nov 10 to 30. The pre-test is a crucial step toward ensuring that the national census of 2026–27 delivers comprehensive, authentic data to support governance and inclusive growth.Bharati Holikeri noted that the census 2026–27 would be one of the largest enumeration exercises in the world, and its success would depend on the meticulous and disciplined execution of the ongoing pre-test. “If enumerators and supervisors carry out their duties with commitment and precision, the final census will be accurate, credible, and truly representative,” she added.GHMC commissioner RV Karnan remarked that the census being conducted within GHMC limits should reflect the true socio-economic realities of households, which will serve as a vital foundation for effective urban planning and future development projects. He also discussed the objectives, timelines, methodologies, and data collection standards to be followed during the pre-test.
