Digital census commences from July 17
India's first digital self-enumeration census will be available from July 17 to July 31, allowing citizens to submit data online. Those who do not participate in the digital phase will be covered by physical enumerators throughout August 2026.
Why it matters
This transition to a digital-first census represents a major modernization of India's national data collection infrastructure.
The first-ever self-enumeration facility for census through digitized mode, which allows citizens to securely fill in their details online, will open from July 17 to 31.
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