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PM Modi Leads India's First Digital Census, Urges Public to Self-Enumerate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed his self-enumeration, officially launching the first phase of India's Census 2027. This marks the nation's first census to be conducted entirely through digital means, introducing a self-enumeration option for citizens. The massive exercise will be carried out in two phases, starting with house listing and housing operations. The Prime Minister has appealed to all citizens to actively participate in this historic digital count.

Key Points: PM Modi Begins Digital Census 2027 with Self-Enumeration

  • First fully digital census in India
  • Self-enumeration option available to public
  • Two-phase process begins with house listing
  • Reference date set for March 1, 2027
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PM Modi completes self-enumeration for Census 2027; urges citizens to participate in India's first digital count

PM Narendra Modi completes self-enumeration for Census 2027, India's first fully digital census. Learn about the new process and key dates.

"Completed my self-enumeration, today marks the beginning of the first phase of Census 2027 - Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, April 1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed his self-enumeration today, marking the beginning of the first phase of Census 2027, relating to house listing and housing operations, the release said.

According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), PM Modi said that this census is the first time data collection is being done through digital means. It also empowers the people of India to self-enumerate their household details.

PM Modi appealed to the people of India to self-enumerate their household details themselves and participate in the Census process.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote,"Completed my self-enumeration, today marks the beginning of the first phase of Census 2027, relating to house listing and housing operations. This census is the first time data collection is being done through digital means. It also empowers the people of India to self-enumerate their household details. I appeal to the people of India to self-enumerate their household details themselves and participate in the Census process."

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
This is good, but I hope the government ensures strong data privacy and cybersecurity. Digital is efficient, but we've seen data breaches before. The process must be foolproof to protect citizens' sensitive information.
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Rohit P
My parents in our village in Bihar don't have smartphones. How will they do this "self-enumeration"? The digital push is great for cities, but officials must still go door-to-door in rural areas. Can't leave anyone behind.
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Sarah B
As someone who works with demographic data, this is a massive leap forward. Digital collection will allow for much faster analysis and better policy planning. Excited to see the final data for 2027!
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Vikram M
Done! Took just 10 minutes. It feels good to contribute directly. Hope this accurate data helps in better allocation of resources for schools, hospitals, and infrastructure in our towns.
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Karthik V
The PM leading by example is a good gesture. But the real test is awareness. They need to run ads on TV, radio, and use local influencers to explain the process, especially for the elderly. Jai Hind!

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