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Amit Shah Kicks Off Digital Census 2027, Urges Public to Participate

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated the first phase of Census 2027 by completing his self-enumeration online. The house-listing phase, running until September 2026, introduces a 15-day window for citizens to submit household details digitally before enumerator visits. This marks India's first completely paperless census, aimed at improving data accuracy and citizen participation. The collected data will be crucial for infrastructure planning and ensuring government benefits reach all citizens.

Key Points: Amit Shah Launches Digital Census 2027 with Self-Enumeration

  • First fully digital census
  • 15-day self-enumeration window online
  • Data for planning welfare schemes
  • Phase II includes caste data in 2027
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HM Shah completes self-enumeration for Census 2027, urges public participation

Home Minister Amit Shah completes self-enumeration for Census 2027, India's first fully digital census. Learn about the new online process and its importance.

"This process will play a pivotal role in accelerating India's developmental journey - Amit Shah"

New Delhi, April 1

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday completed his self-enumeration for the first phase of Census 2027, marking the rollout of India's first fully digital census.

In a post on his X handle, HM Shah said: "Under the 'House-listing' phase - the first step of the Census process commencing today - I filled out the self-enumeration form at my residence in Delhi. This process will play a pivotal role in accelerating India's developmental journey and ensuring that the full benefits of government schemes reach every citizen."

He added that Census teams will soon visit households across the country and urged citizens to extend full cooperation by providing the required information. HM Shah also encouraged people to opt for self-enumeration through the official portal.

This marks the beginning of Phase I - House Listing and Housing Census (HLO) of Census 2027, which will run from April to September 2026 in a staggered manner across states.

The exercise introduces a 15-day self-enumeration window before door-to-door visits in each region, allowing citizens to submit household details online.

The self-enumeration portal (https://se.census.gov.in) is available in 16 languages and enables households to fill a 33-question schedule covering housing conditions, amenities, assets, and basic household information. Once submitted, citizens receive a reference ID to share with enumerators for verification.

India's last census was conducted in 2011, while the 2021 exercise was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Census 2027 will be the country's 16th national census and the first to be conducted fully digitally, eliminating paper-based processes. It will use mobile applications for enumerators, including offline capability, along with enhanced data security measures.

Phase II -- population enumeration, including caste data -- is scheduled for early 2027, with March 1, 2027, as the reference date.

The House Listing phase will provide critical data for planning infrastructure, welfare schemes, urban development, and resource allocation.

By enabling self-enumeration, the government aims to improve accuracy, reduce errors, increase participation, and make the process more citizen-friendly.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good initiative, but I have concerns about data privacy. The government must ensure the highest security standards are in place. The portal being in 16 languages is a very positive move though.
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Aman W
Finally! The 2011 data is so outdated. Accurate data is crucial for planning schools, hospitals, and roads in our growing towns. Self-enumeration option is convenient for working people like me.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked with demographic data, this digital shift is impressive. The 15-day window for self-enumeration is smart—reduces burden on field staff. Hope the offline app works smoothly in rural areas.
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Vikram M
It's our duty as citizens to participate. This data helps the government understand where resources are needed most. My family will definitely use the online portal. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
The mention of caste data in Phase II is important. We need current data for effective social justice and reservation policies. Hope the process is conducted with sensitivity.
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Michael C
While the digital approach is modern, we must ensure it doesn't exclude millions without reliable internet or digital literacy. The door-to-door follow-up is essential for inclusivity.

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