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Census 2027 Preparations Begin in Telangana
Why in news?
Telangana is set to conduct Census 2027, the first after the state's formation. Preparations include house-marking and a self-enumeration phase.
Key points
- Census 2027 will be the first conducted in Telangana post-state formation.
- Houses will be marked with 'Cn' (Census) from May 11, 2026.
- A 15-day online self-enumeration period will be open from April 26 to May 10, 2026.
- No documents or proof will be sought during the enumeration process.
Background & context
The Census of India is a decennial process conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It collects demographic, economic, and social data about the population of India.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The self-enumeration phase for Census 2027 in Telangana will be conducted online via https://se.census.gov.in/
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 1: Social Issues (Population and related issues), GS Paper 2: Governance (Government policies and interventions)