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Haryana Launches Digital Census 2027, CM Calls It Key to Viksit Bharat

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the launch of the first phase of Census 2027 in the state, describing it as a foundational step for development. He emphasized that the census, now a digital self-enumeration exercise, is vital for accurate policy planning and ensuring welfare schemes reach beneficiaries. The CM urged public support for the process, linking it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat. The national enumeration began with President Droupadi Murmu as the first citizen to be counted via self-enumeration.

Key Points: Haryana Begins Census 2027, First Digital Count for Viksit Bharat

  • Haryana starts first phase of Census 2027
  • CM calls it cornerstone for Viksit Haryana & Bharat
  • India's first fully digital census with self-enumeration
  • Accurate data to guide welfare schemes and policy
  • President Droupadi Murmu was first person enumerated
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Haryana kicks off Census 2027, CM Saini says "Cornerstone for Viksit Bharat"

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini launches Phase I of Census 2027, a digital self-enumeration exercise crucial for policy planning and Viksit Bharat vision.

"The census was not done for a long time. Now that it is being done, we should provide support to it rather than criticising it - CM Nayab Singh Saini"

Chandigarh, April 16

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday announced the launch of the first phase of the census in the state, calling it a crucial step towards development and effective governance.

Chief Minister said that the census exercise is not merely an administrative procedure but a foundational step in building a "Viksit Haryana" and contributing to the vision of a "Viksit Bharat."

He further highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, urging citizens to actively participate in the process. "The Prime Minister has said that the people of the country need to participate in the census to step forward towards the dream of a Viksit Bharat," he added.

The Chief Minister emphasised that accurate data collection through the census would help the government in policy planning, ensuring welfare schemes reach the intended beneficiaries and strengthening overall development in the state.

"The process needs to be conducted from time to time... Earlier too, Delimitation was done. After a certain period, Delimitation and Census are conducted. The census was not done for a long time. Now that it is being done, we should provide support to it rather than criticising it, so that the government gets the correct information... When we have the data, we can plan schemes accordingly, which would then benefit the people", CM Nayab Singh Saini said on the Delimitation Bill.

The Census 2027, the world's largest census exercise, began on April 1. The Government of India has commenced Phase I of Census 2027 -Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) from today, marking the beginning of the country's largest administrative and statistical exercise. This is India's first-ever digital data capture and Self-Enumeration.

The national enumeration exercise was initiated with the enumeration of President Droupadi Murmu, through the option of Self-Enumeration, upholding the proud tradition of commencing the national count with the First Citizen of India.

- ANI

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Priya S
Self-enumeration is a great modern touch. Last time, the enumerator came at an odd hour when we weren't home. This gives us control. Just hope the portal is user-friendly for everyone, including our elders.
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Rohit P
The link to Viksit Bharat is clear. But I hope this data is used transparently for actual development and not just political delimitation. The promise is good, but execution and fair use of data is key. Let's see.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived here for a few years, it's impressive to see India undertake such a massive digital exercise. The scale is mind-boggling. Accurate data will definitely help in urban planning for growing cities like Gurugram.
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Karthik V
Absolutely right. We criticise schemes for not reaching the right people, but how will the government know who the right people are without proper data? This is a citizen's duty as much as voting. Will ensure my family fills it accurately.
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Nisha Z
My only concern is data privacy. In this digital age, where is our information going? The government must assure strong safeguards. Otherwise, the initiative is good and much needed after so many years.

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