New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) In a significant step towards India’s first fully digital Census, PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, completed his “self-enumeration” for Phase-I of Census 2027 (Houselisting and Housing Census) on Saturday.

The development was announced by the official Census India handle, which expressed gratitude to Mishra for his active participation and support in this monumental national exercise.

His timely action is being seen as a strong message from the highest levels of governance, encouraging citizens to take part in the process.

Phase I of Census 2027, which focuses on houselisting and housing census, began on April 1, 2026. For the first time in the history of Indian census operations, the government has introduced a convenient “digital self-enumeration” facility.

This allows citizens to submit their household details online before enumerators visit homes for verification.

The self-enumeration portal (https://se.census.gov.in) is currently open in a phased manner across different states and J&K.

In the initial phase, it covers eight states and J&K, including Odisha, Karnataka, Goa, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Sikkim, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and parts of Delhi.

The 15-day self-enumeration window precedes the 30-day house-to-house survey in each region.

By completing self-enumeration, residents directly contribute to generating accurate and reliable data on housing conditions, household amenities, and assets.

This information forms the foundation for effective planning, inclusive development programmes, and evidence-based governance. Officials have highlighted that the digital option makes the process quicker, more transparent, and accessible to a larger population.

The portal is available in multiple languages and uses secure authentication through mobile numbers.

The Census authorities have strongly urged all eligible citizens to log on to the portal and complete their self-enumeration at the earliest.

“Your participation will help build a stronger, data-empowered Viksit Bharat,” the appeal stated.

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President, PM Modi, and several other dignitaries have already completed their self-enumeration, setting an example for the nation. Over 55,000 households reportedly used the portal on the very first day of its launch.

The second phase of Census 2027, Population Enumeration, is scheduled for February 2027. The entire exercise is expected to provide updated demographic, economic, and social data crucial for policy-making over the next decade.

--IANS

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