Census 2027: Digital Leap in Self-Enumeration

Over 55,000 households in eight states and UTs, including Delhi, utilized the self-enumeration option on the first day of Census 2027. The initiative offers a digital platform for citizens to submit their details, facilitating a more streamlined data collection process ahead of physical verification by enumerators.

In a groundbreaking move, Census 2027 witnessed substantial participation from over 55,000 households across eight Indian states and Union territories, including parts of Delhi, on its opening day. This innovation underscores a significant stride towards digitalization in data collection.

The self-enumeration platform, developed to propel efficiency and ease, allows citizens from regions such as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa, Karnataka, Sikkim, Odisha, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, and designated areas in Delhi, to digitally log details via a secure, multi-language portal. The portal simplifies responses to the Houselisting and Housing Census queries, generating a unique ID to expedite enumerators' fieldwork.

This initiative, part of a broader effort to modernize the Census process, supports evidence-based policy development and enhances targeted welfare programs. With a total of 33 questions, the Houselisting phase aims to gather crucial housing and amenities data, aiding in structured planning and intervention strategies throughout the country.

(With inputs from agencies.)