Census 2027 Begins: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Urges Citizens to Join Self-Enumeration Drive

📰 Census 2027 Begins: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Urges Citizens to Join Self-Enumeration Drive

📢 The Government of India has officially launched the first phase of Census 2027, introducing a modern and citizen-friendly self-enumeration system. This marks a significant step towards India’s first fully digital census.

👤 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appealed to citizens to actively participate in the self-enumeration process. He highlighted that accurate data collection plays a crucial role in effective governance, policy-making, and future development planning.

💻 What is Self-Enumeration?

Citizens can now fill and submit their household details online at their convenience, making the process faster, easier, and more transparent.

📅 Important Dates (Maharashtra):

• Self-Enumeration Period: 1 May to 15 May 2026  

• House Listing & Verification: 16 May to 14 June 2026  

🌐 Official Portal:

se.census.gov.in

📝 Key Highlights:

• Self-enumeration is optional but highly encouraged  

• If not completed online, government enumerators will visit homes later  

• The process takes around 15–20 minutes with approximately 33 questions  

• After submission, an 11-digit unique SE ID (starting with “H”) will be generated  

• This ID must be shown during the door-to-door verification phase  

🚪 Follow-Up Process:

From 16 May to 14 June 2026, government officials will visit households to verify or collect data.

👇 Click below or tap on the video to watch 👇

🇮🇳 This initiative is a major step towards Digital India, ensuring efficient data collection and stronger national planning. Citizens are encouraged to participate responsibly and contribute to the nation’s progress.

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