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Self-enumeration for Census 2027 has commenced in New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Cantonment areas, marking the start of India's first fully digital census exercise. The process, initiated in the past week, allows residents to submit household data online between April 1 and April 15, ahead of the house listing phase scheduled from mid-April to mid-May. The exercise will later expand to Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) areas in May. The initiative introduces a web-based platform and mobile application for data submission in multiple languages, reducing reliance on physical surveys. Officials indicated that the move is part of a broader shift towards technology-led data collection, aimed at improving accuracy, efficiency, and participation in the national census process.
Self-enumeration for Census 2027 has begun in New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Cantonment areas, with the process launched in the past week as part of the first phase of India's upcoming population census, allowing residents to digitally submit household information ahead of physical enumeration. The exercise is being conducted between April 1 and April 15, preceding the house listing and housing census scheduled from mid-April to mid-May. Advertisement
The initiative marks the first time the national census is being conducted in a digital format, introducing a self-enumeration facility that enables individuals to upload their details through an online portal or mobile application. Officials indicated that the system supports multiple languages and is designed to streamline data collection while reducing dependency on door-to-door surveys.
The rollout in NDMC and Delhi Cantonment areas represents the initial phase of the exercise in the national capital. In other parts of Delhi, including areas under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the self-enumeration window is scheduled for early May, followed by the housing census phase extending into mid-June.
The census will be conducted in two stages. The first phase focuses on housing-related data, including information on dwelling conditions, amenities, and household assets. This will be followed by a second phase in early 2027, which will capture demographic, socio-economic, and migration-related data of individuals.
Officials associated with the process indicated that preparations for the first phase have been completed, including the formation of field teams and training of personnel. The Delhi administration has been divided into multiple operational units or charges, each overseen by designated officers responsible for coordination and execution. In NDMC areas, these roles are being handled by senior administrative officials, while school principals and other government personnel have been assigned responsibilities in MCD zones.
The self-enumeration process is expected to take approximately 15-20 minutes per household and allows respondents to complete the exercise at their convenience before verification by enumerators during field visits. Officials emphasised that all individual data collected will remain confidential under statutory provisions and will be used only in aggregated form for planning and policy purposes.
The introduction of digital self-enumeration reflects a broader shift in public data collection practices, aimed at improving efficiency, reducing manual errors, and increasing citizen participation. With the last census conducted in 2011, the current exercise is expected to play a critical role in informing urban planning, infrastructure provisioning, and policy formulation across cities.
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