Census 2023: Counting Displaced Communities in Mizoram

In Mizoram, refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh and displaced persons from Manipur are included in India's ongoing census. Officials emphasized the census's focus on enumeration, not citizenship. The first phase began with house listing, while the second focuses on population details. A digital platform supports data collection.

Mizoram's ongoing general census will include refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh, as well as internally displaced persons from Manipur, officials have confirmed.

This inclusion aims to ensure accurate population enumeration rather than citizenship documentation, essential for resource allocation in the state.

Data collection commenced on April 1, with a digital platform offering options for self-enumeration. Phase two, launching next February, will gather detailed demographic information.

(With inputs from agencies.)