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August 19, 2026, 03:47 PM - 3 min read
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh claimed that the micro questions on religion, date of birth and the place of birth of parents have never been asked before.Ramesh shared a media report on X which claimed that Census 2027 seeks information on religion, date of birth and place of birth up to the village level of both father and mother.
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August 14, 2026, 03:21 PM - 6 min read
The notification comes as preparations for Census 2027 are underway. The Census is being conducted in two phases, with the first phase covering House Listing and Housing Census, followed by Population Enumeration, during which comprehensive demographic, socio-economic and caste-related information will be collected.
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August 12, 2026, 08:33 PM - 3 min read
Five northeastern states have completed the first phase of Census 2027, while Rs 4,102 crore has been released to states and UTs for the nationwide exercise.
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July 22, 2026, 07:38 PM - 3 min read
The data collected during the exercise will be strictly used for national planning rather than determining eligibility for welfare schemes
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July 17, 2026, 09:24 PM - 2 min read
He added that a complete and accurate census is vital for better planning, effective governance, and inclusive development, emphasising that public participation plays a crucial role in achieving these goals.
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May 14, 2026, 08:08 PM - 2 min read
In the memorandum, the organisation said Census 2027 should not be treated as a routine statistical exercise for the displaced Kashmiri Pandit community. It said the way the community is classified will impact future recognition, rehabilitation, and policy decisions.
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May 7, 2026, 03:30 PM - 3 min read
"The census is a medium to ensure that the last person in society also becomes an equal participant in the stream of development," the chief minister said, adding that a digital census is being conducted in the country for the first time.
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May 1, 2026, 04:11 PM - 4 min read
Delhi on Friday launched online self-enumeration for Census 2027 across MCD wards, enabling residents to submit household details digitally, with authorities urging participation ahead of door-to-door houselisting operations scheduled from May 16 to June 14.
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April 30, 2026, 05:18 PM - 3 min read
Maharashtra will begin self-enumeration for the Census from May 1, marking India’s first fully digital population count, with online submissions, mobile apps and real-time data collection.
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April 24, 2026, 09:33 PM - 2 min read
RGI launches toll-free helpline 1855, WhatsApp chatbot for Census 2027, offering multilingual support for queries during housing listing phase.
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April 17, 2026, 03:08 PM - 4 min read
This digital rollout is the core of Phase I, which focuses on House Listing and the Housing Census. It essentially maps out how people are living— covering everything from building materials to household gadgets.
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April 15, 2026, 04:03 PM - 3 min read
Self-enumeration for Census 2027 to begin in Arunachal on April 16; residents can submit household data online till April 30, followed by field visits in May.
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