Census self-enumeration in Tamil Nadu: CM Vijay, Governor Arlekar appeal for active public participation
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay have launched the 2027 Census process, encouraging citizens to participate in the new online self-enumeration phase. This digital initiative aims to streamline data collection for future policy planning.
Why it matters
The transition to digital self-enumeration marks a significant shift in how national demographic data is collected in India.
As the 2027 Census process have commenced in Tamil Nadu on Friday (July 17, 2026), Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay have appealed to the people in the State to participate in self-enumeration exercise.
In a statement, Mr. Arlekar requested the public to register themselves in the self-enumeration phase , which will be conducted in the first stage of the two-phase population Census in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar during discussion on Census at the Lok Bhavan in Chennai on July 17, 2026 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
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