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.
According to a press release issued from District Collector Nishant Krishna, there would be 33 mandatory questions to be filled in, for which 15 to 20 minutes time would be given. For each household, one mobile number shall be permitted for the self-enumeration.
The households are encouraged to securely complete their self-enumeration by visiting the official portal: https://se.census.gov.in/ . As the submitted information will directly integrate into the official national database, the public are requested to ensure the utmost accuracy of the details provided.
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