Digital Dawn: A New Era for Census 2027 in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

Amit Sharma announces Census 2027 for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, marking India's first fully digital census. Self-enumeration launches May 17 with data confidentiality assured. The two-phase census begins June 2026 and employs advanced technologies and local personnel for precise and secure data collection.

Amit Sharma, Chief Principal Census Officer, has unveiled the digital roadmap for Census 2027 in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, emphasizing its historic transition to a fully digital format.

The census launches with self-enumeration on May 17, promising individual data confidentiality under the Census Act, 1948. The initial phase commences in June 2026.

Technological innovations like online self-enumeration and advanced mobile applications are pivotal to the process, ensuring precise data collection and real-time monitoring. Local officials will aid in maintaining trust and accuracy during the collection period.

(With inputs from agencies.)