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Amit Shah Leads Census 2027, Calls Public Participation a "National Duty"

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has personally completed the self-enumeration form for the first phase of Census 2027, marking the start of the nationwide House Listing process. He emphasized that the census is vital for accelerating India's development and ensuring government schemes reach all citizens effectively. This will be India's first fully digital census and its 16th overall, introducing a self-enumeration option for citizens. The massive exercise is conducted in two phases, with the House Listing phase scheduled from April to September 2026.

Key Points: Amit Shah Begins Census 2027 Self-Enumeration

  • First digital census in India
  • Self-enumeration option available
  • Two-phase process begins with House Listing
  • Aims to better target government schemes
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"A National Duty": Amit Shah completes self-enumeration for Census 2027

Union Home Minister Amit Shah completes self-enumeration for the digital Census 2027, urging citizen cooperation in this crucial national exercise.

"You are requested to extend full cooperation in this national duty by providing the required information. - Amit Shah"

New Delhi, April 2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday filled the self-enumeration form for the first phase of the Census 2027 as the nationwide 'House Listing' process commenced on Wednesday.

Shah emphasised the importance of the census in accelerating India's development journey and ensuring government schemes reach every citizen effectively.

In a post on X, Amit Shah wrote, "As part of the first phase of the Census, the 'House Listing' process commencing today, I filled the self-enumeration form. This process will play a crucial role in accelerating India's development journey and ensuring that government schemes reach every citizen effectively. Soon, the census team will visit your home as well. You are requested to extend full cooperation in this national duty by providing the required information."

The first phase of Census 2027 will begin today in what will be the largest such exercise in the world and it will be conducted digitally for the first time.

It is India's 16th Census and eighth after Independence. For the first time, the option of self-enumeration will also be available.

The reference date of Census 2027 is 00:00 hours of March 1, 2027, (for UT of Ladakh and snow-bound non-synchronous areas of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and States of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh reference date is 00:00 hours of 1st October, 2026).

Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases - Phase I-House Listing and Housing Census, popularly known as HLO, during six months from April to September, 2026, in a period of 30 days as per the convenience of the State/UT governments, along with option of self-enumeration for a 15-day period just before the 30 days period of house-to-house houselisting work.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's good to see leaders leading by example. The census data is crucial for planning schools, hospitals, and infrastructure. Let's all cooperate fully when the officials visit.
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Rohit P
While digital is the future, I hope the government ensures robust data privacy. Our personal information must be protected from any misuse. The security of this data is as important as its collection.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see this being done so far in advance with a 2027 reference date. The planning seems meticulous. Hope the on-ground execution in remote villages matches this digital vision.
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Vikram M
This is a true national duty. Accurate data means better targeted schemes for the poor and marginalized. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
My only request: please train the census officials to be polite and patient, especially with senior citizens. Last time, the experience was a bit rushed. A smile goes a long way! 🙂

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