Uttar Pradesh Sets April Deadline for Census 2027 Preparations
Census 2027: UP chief secy sets Apr 10 deadline to complete preparations for first phase
Hindustan Times
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary S P Goyal has set an April 10 deadline for completing preparations for the first phase of Census 2027, which includes establishing a digital database of enumerators. The census will be conducted entirely in digital mode, with self-enumeration available to citizens from May 7 to May 21, 2026.
- 01April 10 deadline set for completing groundwork for Census 2027.
- 02Digital database of approximately 5.5 lakh enumerators and supervisors to be prepared.
- 03Self-enumeration portal will be available from May 7 to May 21, 2026.
- 04First phase of house listing will occur from May 22 to June 20, 2026.
- 05Census data will be collected and monitored digitally.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary S P Goyal reviewed the preparations for the first phase of Census 2027, directing officials to complete essential groundwork by April 10. This includes creating a digital database of around 5.5 lakh enumerators and supervisors, who must undergo training from April 16 to May 7. The self-enumeration portal will be open from May 7 to May 21, 2026, allowing citizens to input their household details. The first phase of house listing will take place from May 22 to June 20, 2026, followed by population enumeration from February 9 to February 28, 2027. The census will utilize digital methods for data collection, verification, and monitoring, emphasizing the importance of accurate data for shaping development policies.
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The accurate census data will help in planning and resource allocation for various development programs in Uttar Pradesh.
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