Agartala, 13th November 2026 : Describing the upcoming Census 2027 as a crucial exercise that will shape Tripura’s development priorities for years to come, Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha on Friday cautioned officials against any negligence or inaccuracies in data collection, warning that even minor mistakes could have serious implications for the next 10 to 15 years.
Addressing a state-level workshop on Census 2027 at Pragna Bhawan in Agartala, Sinha said Census figures serve as a vital foundation for administrative decisions, resource allocation, financial devolution and development planning. He observed that government records often face challenges when they contradict Census data, making accuracy during the enumeration process particularly important.
“We cannot afford any mistakes; if we do, the consequences will be felt for the next 15 years,” he said, urging officials to discharge their responsibilities with sincerity, dedication and adequate attention.
Referring to past discrepancies in population records, Sinha explained how inaccurate figures could affect the assessment of public requirements, including healthcare facilities and essential services. He also cited difficulties in calculating district-wise population figures following Tripura’s administrative reorganisation, stating that officials had undertaken detailed statistical assessments by comparing 2011 Census figures with grassroots-level records.
The workshop was jointly organised by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Tripura, and the Directorate of Census Operations, Tripura.
Census 2027 will be India’s 16th Census since 1872 and the eighth after Independence. For the first time, the exercise will be conducted entirely digitally.
In Tripura, Population Enumeration will take place from January 25 to February 28, 2027, while self-enumeration will be available from January 10 to 24. The questionnaire will contain 40 questions covering demographic, social, economic, migration and fertility-related information.
Vikas Singh, Secretary of the Planning (Statistics) Department, stressed proper training and coordination among Census personnel. Senior officials from the state and representatives of the Registrar General of India attended the workshop, where technical sessions covered methodology, digital systems and field operations.
