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RGI Urges Focus on Sensitive Census Questions in 2027 Enumerator Training
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 10:33 PM
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The Rural Governance Institute has called on government officials to prioritize sensitive questions during the training of census enumerators for the 2027 census.
The Rural Governance Institute (RGI) has issued a directive urging state and central officials to give special attention to sensitive questions in the training curriculum for census enumerators slated for the 2027 census.
RGI’s statement highlights the importance of handling topics such as income, religion, caste, and health with care to ensure accurate data collection and to maintain public trust in the census process.
The institute recommends incorporating scenario‑based modules, role‑play exercises, and refresher sessions that focus on ethical interviewing techniques and cultural sensitivity.
Officials are expected to integrate these enhancements into the existing training framework and monitor compliance through periodic audits.
By strengthening enumerator preparedness on sensitive issues, RGI believes the 2027 census will yield more reliable data and better inform policy decisions.
RGI’s statement highlights the importance of handling topics such as income, religion, caste, and health with care to ensure accurate data collection and to maintain public trust in the census process.
The institute recommends incorporating scenario‑based modules, role‑play exercises, and refresher sessions that focus on ethical interviewing techniques and cultural sensitivity.
Officials are expected to integrate these enhancements into the existing training framework and monitor compliance through periodic audits.
By strengthening enumerator preparedness on sensitive issues, RGI believes the 2027 census will yield more reliable data and better inform policy decisions.