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Census 2027: Initial Phase and Self-Enumeration
Why in news?
The Houselisting and Housing Operations (HLO) phase of Census 2027 has begun, with a significant number of households opting for self-enumeration.
Key points
- Around 82 lakh households have used the self-enumeration facility.
- Field operations commenced in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh on May 1, 2026.
- This is part of the initial HLO phase of Census 2027.
- The self-enumeration window was notified for 15 days.
Background & context
The Census of India is a decennial exercise conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It provides crucial data for policy-making, planning, and administration. The HLO is the first step in the census process, collecting information on houses and households.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The Census 2027 has started its Houselisting and Housing Operations phase.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 1: Population and associated issues, Social issues.