Digital Data Collection Pioneers in Census 2027

Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed his self-enumeration for Census 2027 and urged fellow citizens to participate. Marking the first digital Census in India, it allows self-enumeration before the Housing Listing Operations, scheduled between April and September across different regions.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 01-04-2026 21:31 IST | Created: 01-04-2026 21:31 IST
Digital Data Collection Pioneers in Census 2027
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The inaugural phase of Census 2027 kicked off with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading by example, completing his self-enumeration and urging the nation to follow suit.

This edition marks a digital transformation in the census procedure, empowering citizens to document their household details electronically.

Self-enumeration is open in a 15-day window before the state's specified Housing Listing Operations, ensuring broad participation nationwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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