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Census 2027 to be held in two phases; houselisting questions notified

The Indian government has announced that Census 2027 will be conducted in two distinct phases, beginning with houselisting. The questions for this initial phase have been officially notified, while the questionnaire for the subsequent population enumeration phase will be finalized later. The process will include traditional house-to-house visits by enumerators as well as an optional self-enumeration facility via an online portal. Meanwhile, protests have erupted in Manipur demanding a fair census and delimitation, leading to clashes with police.

Key Points: Census 2027 Two-Phase Plan & Houselisting Questions Notified

  • Two-phase Census in 2027
  • Houselisting questions notified
  • Self-enumeration optional online
  • Training for enumerators planned
  • Protests in Manipur over process
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Census 2027 to be conducted in two phases; houselisting questions notified, says MoS Home Nityanand Rai

Govt announces Census 2027 in two phases: houselisting first, then population enumeration. Self-enumeration option available. Protests reported in Manipur.

"questions for the first phase of the Census have already been notified - Nityanand Rai"

New Delhi, March 17

The Central Government will conduct the Census 2027 in two phases, with the first phase focusing on Houselisting and Housing Census and the second phase on Population Enumeration, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said here on Tuesday.

According to the minister, the questions for the first phase of the Census have already been notified. He added that questions for the second phase will be finalised and notified in due course before the commencement of population enumeration.

Rai further stated that in previous Census exercises, data related to disability was collected during the second phase, and a similar approach is expected for Census 2027 once the questionnaire is finalised.

He said that after finalisation of the second phase questionnaire, detailed instruction manuals and training toolkits will be prepared in consultation with concerned stakeholders. Training sessions will also be conducted for census functionaries, including enumerators and supervisors, to ensure smooth execution of the exercise.

Highlighting the data collection process, the minister said enumerators will undertake house-to-house visits within their assigned enumeration blocks to gather information.

Additionally, he noted that a provision for self-enumeration will also be available as an optional facility. Under this system, any member of a household can fill in the required details through the designated online portal.

Earlier on March 11, People from across Manipur, under the banner of the Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD), staged a protest against the ongoing census process in the state. The demonstration took place at Ima Market in Imphal, where protesters voiced their opposition to the exercise.

The situation turned tense when police fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd, in which five protestors were reportedly injured.

Naorem Wangamba, Assistant Secretary (Organisation) of the JFD, stated that the organisation is demanding a "Just and Fair Census" coupled with a transparent delimitation process. He emphasised the JFD's demand to defer the ongoing census until illegal immigrants are properly identified, using 1951 as the base cut-off year.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Good to see planning starting early for 2027. Accurate census data is the backbone of policy making - for everything from school seats to hospital beds. The protest in Manipur is concerning though. The government must address local grievances transparently.
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Rahul R
The mention of disability data collection is crucial. As a society, we need this information to build better infrastructure and support systems for persons with disabilities. Hope the questionnaire is comprehensive and sensitive.
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Aman W
While the process seems well-planned, the incident in Manipur cannot be ignored. Firing tear gas on citizens is unacceptable. The demand for a "just and fair census" is valid everywhere. Authorities need to engage in dialogue, not use force.
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Kavya N
Training for enumerators is key! I remember the last census, the person who came was very polite but seemed a bit confused with the form. Proper training will ensure data accuracy and a smoother experience for households.
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David E
Interesting to see the scale of planning for a country of 1.4 billion. The logistical challenge is immense. The two-phase method and optional online filing seem like smart adaptations to modern India's size and diversity.

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