Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) The self-enumeration phase of the Census will commence in Maharashtra from May 1, marking the start of India’s first fully digital population count exercise, officials said on Thursday. At a press conference, Nirupama Dange, Chief Principal Census Officer and Director of Census Operations for Maharashtra, said that the exercise is part of a broader shift towards a digital governance system, with mobile applications and an online portal being deployed to ensure real-time…
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New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Census 2027 will be India’s first fully digital enumeration, leveraging mobile‑based data collection to provide reliable and comprehensive data for informed policymaking and inclusive development, the government has said.It introduces several pioneering features, such as near real-time monitoring through the Census Management & Monitoring System (CMMS) portal, an optional self-enumeration facility, and extensive use of geo-referenced jurisdictions, an official …
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The first phase of the Census in Delhi is set to begin on Thursday, initiating a large-scale data collection exercise that will play a crucial role in shaping governance and policy decisions over the coming decade.Officials are preparing to conduct extensive door-to-door visits across the national capital as part of the process that forms the foundation of India’s population database.The opening stage, known as the House Listing and Housing Census, will focus on gath…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday completed his self-enumeration for Census 2027, marking the start of the first phase of India’s first fully digital census exercise.In a post on X, the Prime Minister said: “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 In…
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…