Aizawl, April 1 (IANS) Mizoram has become the first state in the Northeast region to begin preliminary work for the Census of India, 2027, with the process officially starting on Wednesday, officials said.

A senior official from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) stated that Chief Minister Lalduhoma successfully completed his self-enumeration under Phase-I (House Listing and Housing Census) of the Census of India, 2027 at his official residence.

The official noted that the self-enumeration was carried out through a newly-introduced online portal and was facilitated by personnel from the Aizawl Municipal Corporation, the General Administration Department, and the Directorate of Census Operations.

This initiative marks a significant step towards promoting digital participation and enhancing awareness among citizens. Following the Chief Minister, other dignitaries also took part in the self-enumeration process.

Home Minister K. Sapdanga completed his self-enumeration, while PWD Minister Vanlalhlana undertook the process at their respective residences.

Senior officials from the state government and the Census Department were present to facilitate the process.

The Census of India, 2027 will be conducted in two phases. The first phase — the House Listing and Housing Census — commenced on April 1 in select states and Union Territories, while the second phase, Population Enumeration, is scheduled for February 2027.

In a major development, this Census will be conducted digitally for the first time, the CMO official said.

Citizens have also been given the option of Self-Enumeration, a feature introduced for the first time.

The Self-Enumeration period in Mizoram, along with a few other states and Union Territories, will run from April 1 to April 15. This will be followed by the House Listing and Housing Census from April 16 to May 15 across the state.

Citizens can complete self-enumeration by visiting the official portal, logging in using their mobile number, identifying their location, and filling in household details.

Upon submission, a unique Self-Enumeration ID (SE ID) will be generated. This ID must be shared with the enumerator during their visit to ensure proper inclusion in the Census.

The government has encouraged all residents to take advantage of this convenient option, which allows individuals to provide accurate information at their own convenience while also supporting the smooth and efficient conduct of the Census.

–IANS

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