PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has completed his self-enumeration for Phase-I of Census 2027, focusing on houselisting and housing census. This marks a significant milestone towards India’s inaugural fully digital Census. The official Census India handle expressed gratitude to Mishra for his active involvement in this national initiative, emphasizing the importance of citizen participation.
Phase I of Census 2027, which commenced on April 1, 2026, introduces a digital self-enumeration option for the first time in Indian census history. Citizens can now conveniently submit their household details online before enumerators conduct in-person verifications. The self-enumeration portal, available at https://se.census.gov.in, is gradually opening across various states and J&K, covering eight states and J&K initially, including Odisha, Karnataka, Goa, and others.
The 15-day self-enumeration period precedes a 30-day house-to-house survey in each region, enabling residents to contribute directly to generating accurate data on housing conditions and assets. This data serves as a crucial foundation for planning, development programs, and evidence-based governance. Officials highlight that the digital self-enumeration process enhances efficiency, transparency, and accessibility, catering to a broader population.
The portal supports multiple languages and ensures secure authentication through mobile numbers. All eligible citizens are strongly encouraged by Census authorities to complete their self-enumeration promptly on the portal. Notable figures like President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President, and PM Modi have already set an example by completing their self-enumeration, with over 55,000 households reportedly utilizing the portal on its launch day.
The second phase of Census 2027, Population Enumeration, is slated for February 2027. This comprehensive exercise aims to provide updated demographic, economic, and social data critical for policymaking in the coming decade.
