Census 2027: India's First Digital Count to Begin April 1, Centre Notifies

• Union Government notifies Census 2027, to be India's first fully digital census, conducted in two phases.
• Houselisting Phase (Phase 1) runs from April 1 to September 30, 2026, focusing on houses and amenities.
• Population Enumeration (Phase 2) in February 2027 (September 2026 for snow-bound regions) will collect personal data.
• Budget of Rs 11,718 crore approved; includes caste enumeration for the first time in independent India's digital census.
• Data collection via mobile apps, real-time monitoring with CMMS portal, and self-enumeration options.

Why It Matters: India's first fully digital Census 2027, including caste enumeration, is set to begin April 1, 2026.