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Gujarat Gears Up for Census-2027: 12,000 Enumerators Deployed

Ahmedabad has deployed 12,000 enumerators and 2,000 supervisors for the upcoming Census-2027 house listing exercise starting June 1. The 30-day first phase will cover housing conditions and amenities across 48 wards. A self-enumeration portal will be open to residents from May 17-31 before door-to-door enumeration begins. The census will be conducted using digital tools, marking a shift towards fully digital data collection.

Key Points: Census-2027: 12,000 Enumerators Appointed in Gujarat

  • 12,000 enumerators and 2,000 supervisors appointed in Ahmedabad
  • Census-2027 first phase begins June 1 for 30 days
  • Self-enumeration portal open from May 17-31
  • Digital tools including mobile apps to be used
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Gujarat: 12,000 enumerators, 2,000 supervisors appointed for Census-2027 exercise

Ahmedabad deploys 12,000 enumerators and 2,000 supervisors for Census-2027 house listing starting June 1. Digital tools and self-enumeration portal introduced.

"Employees who remain absent from training or fail to comply with census duties may face disciplinary action under Section 11 of the Census Act, 1948 – AMC City Census Department"

Ahmedabad, May 15

Preparations for Census-2027 have been intensified in Gujarat, with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation deploying 12,000 enumerators and 2,000 supervisors for the upcoming house listing and housing enumeration exercise scheduled to begin on June 1.

According to AMC's City Census Department, the first phase of Census-2027, covering house listing and housing enumeration, will be conducted over a 30-day period from June 1 to 30, in line with the state government's notification dated May 5.

The exercise forms part of the nationwide programme announced by the central government, which will be carried out in two phases, with population enumeration scheduled for 2027.

Officials said approximately 7,500 personnel have already completed training, and the remaining training will be completed by May 21.

Training sessions are being conducted across schools and community halls in all 48 wards of Ahmedabad. All appointed staff have been allocated to wards under the charge of municipal corporation officers.

The AMC said that enumerators have been drawn from central and state government departments, semi-government offices, and educational institutions.

The deployment has been completed in accordance with official appointment orders issued by the respective departments.

As part of the preparatory process, the central government will also allow citizens to participate through a self-enumeration facility.

The online portal will be open to residents of Gujarat from May 17 to 31, allowing households to submit details on housing and amenities before door-to-door enumeration begins.

Officials have stated that the Census-2027 will be conducted using digital tools, including mobile applications for enumerators and an online self-enumeration system for citizens, marking a shift towards fully digital data collection.

The house listing phase will include collecting information on housing conditions, household amenities, and assets.

The AMC has also warned that employees who remain absent from training or fail to comply with census duties may face disciplinary action under Section 11 of the Census Act, 1948, including the possibility of criminal proceedings.

Authorities have urged citizens to fully cooperate with enumerators during the exercise and to ensure accurate and complete information is provided during both the self-enumeration and door-to-door data collection phases.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Impressive scale of preparation! As someone who worked on census in the US, I appreciate the shift to digital—it reduces errors. However, I hope the training is thorough, especially for the older enumerators. Also, criminal proceedings for absenteeism seems harsh; proper motivation would work better.
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Priya S
Self-enumeration is a good idea, but many households in Gujarat's rural areas may not have internet access. Hope the door-to-door teams are well-equipped to handle those areas. Also, making it digital is nice, but what about data privacy? Hope they have strong safeguards in place. 🤞
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Arun Y
Census is the backbone of planning—everything from schools to hospitals depends on accurate data. 30 days seems tight for house listing across 48 wards, but with 14,000 staff, it should be manageable. My only concern: ensure no political interference in data collection. Transparent process = accurate results.
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Nisha Z
Finally, digital census! In 2011, I remember waiting hours for the enumerator to come. The online portal will save so much hassle. Just hope the mobile app is user-friendly and works offline in case of network issues. Also, a small request: please have a helpline during the process!
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Michael C
As a demographer, I appreciate the scale of this effort. Digital collection should improve data quality, but I worry about non-response from tech-averse populations. The self-enumeration window is only 15 days—might be too short for senior citizens or those with digital literacy challenges. Maybe extend it?

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