Chandigarh, Feb 19 (IANS) Haryana will begin the first phase of Census 2027, India’s first fully digital population count, from May 1 to 30. Chairing a one-day virtual conference of Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and Municipal Commissioners, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Thursday described the Census as far more than a statistical exercise, calling it the foundation for policy decisions, welfare programmes and infrastructure planning for the next decade.He said the objective …
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Jaipur, Feb 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday asserted that accurate census data is fundamental for the success of development projects and public welfare schemes. He observed that such data facilitates effective planning and implementation by both the Central and State Governments. Sharma further emphasised that conducting the census constitutes a constitutional and national responsibility that must be fulfilled with complete dedication.The Chief Minister addressed…
Chennai, Feb 4 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has begun preparations for the Census 2027, with the State government initiating coordination measures to conduct what will be the first fully digital population count in its history.The process is expected to combine technology-driven self-enumeration with traditional field verification, aiming to make data collection faster, more accurate and transparent.A State-level coordination committee, chaired by Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam, held its first meeting at …
New Delhi, (IANS) Congress on Monday raised serious concerns over the central government’s approach to caste enumeration in Census 2027. It alleged a lack of clarity and intent. The party also demanded immediate consultations with political parties, state governments, and civil society organisations before finalising the exercise.Congress General Secretary (Communications) and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh said that Phase-1 of the much-delayed Census 2027 — the Houselisting and Housing Census…
Ahmedabad, Jan 7 (IANS) The first meeting of the Gujarat State-Level Census Coordination Committee (SLCCC) was held in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Das to review preparations for the upcoming Census 2027.During the meeting, the Chief Secretary conducted a comprehensive review of the planning process and the groundwork required for the smooth execution of the next population census.State Census Coordinator and Revenue Secretary Rajesh Manju, along with other m…
Chandigarh, Jan 2 (IANS) The Haryana government has formally initiated comprehensive preparations for the digital Census 2027, which will be the first fully digital census to be conducted in the state, officials said on Friday. The first meeting of the state-level census coordination committee was chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi during which detailed administrative, logistical and operational arrangements were reviewed to ensure the smooth and timely conduct of the national exercise. T…