President Murmu Joins Digital Census 2027 Self-Enumeration Drive

• President Droupadi Murmu participated in the self-enumeration initiative for Census 2027 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
• She self-enumerated her household details on the portal se.census.gov.in in the presence of senior officials.
• The Census 2027 is being conducted in digital mode for the first time, starting with a 15-day self-enumeration window in eight states and UTs.
• The self-enumeration window for NDMC and Delhi Cantonment areas began on April 1, while MCD areas will follow from May 1 to May 15.
• The door-to-door houselisting operation will run in two phases: April 16-May 15 for NDMC/Delhi Cantonment and May 16-June 15 for MCD areas.

Key Questions Answered

How will digital census impact data accuracy?

The digital census is expected to improve data accuracy by using mobile apps and self-enumeration.

What are the benefits of self-enumeration?

Self-enumeration offers faster data collection, fewer errors, better privacy controls, and quicker release of results.

Will all states adopt digital census soon?

No, not all states will adopt the digital census immediately. The digital census begins April 1, 2026, in eight states and Union Territories.