"I am sure that the enumerators will take sufficient precaution to ensure that the only those who are Indian citizens are included in the census," Mooshahary told reporters after he was enumerated by census officials at Raj Bhavan today.
He said those who are not Indians should not be include din the census.
Stating that the problem of illegal infiltration was serious in the region, especially in Assam, the Governor said the Census will be the basis of creation of the National Population Register.
"The Census will also be linked to the Unique Identification Number that is getting ready. The Census will help in planning and knowing who are our citizens," he said.
The exercise will also help to build a national spirit,Mooshahary, a former chief of BSF and the elite NSG, said.
Meghalaya Census Operations director KL Tariang had said all people who reside in the state, irrespective of age,caste, religion and origin will be enumerated.
"It is not possible for us to identify the illegal migrants. But the Centre is planning to have a National Population Register (NPR)it will come at a later stage. This exercise may help identify the illegal migrants," Tariang said.
In the second phase of the country's biggest ever Census,5688 enumerators and 995 supervisors will carry out the headcount in Meghalaya and the revisional round slated for March 1-5.
In this 2011 Census, enumerators in Meghalaya will cover6,839 villages, 22 towns 10 of the statutory and 12 Census towns.
"In 1971, only 45 persons lived in an area of 1 sq km in Meghalaya. In 2001, 103 resides in an 1 sq km area. The new Census information would help the government in planning for the welfare of the people," the director added.