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Odisha Governor Launches Census 2027 Self-Enumeration, Urges Public Participation

Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati inaugurated the self-enumeration process for Census 2027 by submitting his details online. The first phase, running from April to September 2026, involves house listing and housing census, with an optional online portal for public use. The second phase in February 2027 will focus on detailed demographic and socio-economic data collection. This digitally conducted census, with a budget of over Rs 11,700 crore, is poised to be the world's largest such exercise.

Key Points: Census 2027 Self-Enumeration Begins in Odisha

  • First fully digital Indian census
  • Self-enumeration portal now active
  • Two-phase process over 2026-2027
  • Rs 11,718 crore allocated
  • Conducted in 16 languages
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Odisha Governor kicks off Census 2027 with self-enumeration, urges public participation

Odisha Governor kicks off digital Census 2027, urging residents for self-enumeration online. Learn about phases, dates, and its importance.

"Let us all come together to make this Census accurate, inclusive and successful. - Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati"

Bhubaneswar, April 1

Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday kicked off the Census 2027 self-enumeration process by submitting his household details online at Lok Bhavan, appealing all residents of the state to participate actively in this historic national exercise, which will be conducted digitally for the first time in India.

The launch programme was attended by Nikhil Pawan Kalyan, Director of Census Operations, Odisha, and Chanchal Rana, Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation.

Speaking on the occasion, Governor Kambhampati said, "On the commencement of Census 2027, I extend my greetings to the people of Odisha. As the first citizen of Odisha, I have fulfilled my duty by completing my self-enumeration and I urge each one of you to do the same. This important national exercise forms the foundation for planning and development. Therefore, your participation in the house listing phase will ensure that every household is counted and represented. Let us all come together to make this Census accurate, inclusive and successful."

The first phase of Census 2027 begins today and will involve house listing and housing census (HLO), conducted over six months from April to September 2026. For the first time, residents have the option to submit their information online through a self-enumeration portal. Phase I will collect data on housing conditions, household amenities, and assets, while Phase II-Population Enumeration (PE), scheduled for February 2027, will focus on demographic, socio-economic, education, migration, and fertility details, including caste enumeration.

The house listing schedule varies across states. Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi, Goa, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Odisha, and Sikkim will carry out house listing from April 16 to May 15, with self-enumeration open from April 1 to 15. Other states, including Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, and Haryana, will start house listing from May 1 to May 30, while self-enumeration will be conducted from April 16 to April 30.

The Union Government has allocated Rs 11,718.24 crore for Census 2027, which will be conducted digitally through a mobile application available in 16 languages, including Hindi and English.

Census 2027, India's 16th national census and the eighth since Independence, is expected to be the largest such exercise in the world, providing critical data for governance, policy planning, and socio-economic development across the country.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good initiative, but I hope the government ensures the app is user-friendly for everyone, especially our elders in villages. Digital literacy is still a challenge in many parts of Odisha and India.
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Aditya G
Finally, caste data will be collected in Phase II. This is crucial for understanding social realities and planning effective welfare schemes. Every household must participate truthfully.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in India for years, I'm impressed by the scale and ambition of this digital census. The allocation of over ₹11,700 crore shows serious commitment. Hope the data leads to better urban planning.
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Meera T
Jai Jagannath! Proud to see Odisha among the first states to start. Our participation will help in proper allocation of funds and resources for the state's development. Let's make it a success!
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Karthik V
The self-enumeration window is very short (just 15 days for Odisha). They should extend it or have a robust offline mechanism. What about people with no internet or smartphones?
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Nikhil C
This data is the backbone of the nation's planning. From building schools and hospitals to fixing roads and water supply – everything depends on an accurate census. Count me in!

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