Delhi Initiates 2027 Census with House Listing Operations Post Self-Enumeration
The first phase of the 2027 Census in Delhi has commenced with the House Listing Operations, following the completion of the digital self-enumeration window. East Delhi District Magistrate Amol Srivastava announced that enumerators will begin door-to-door data collection after initial ground-level area identification. The government has allocated Rs 11,718.24 crore for the census, which will be conducted in two phases: house listing from April to September 2026, followed by population enumeration in February 2027. This census marks a significant step with digital integration and enhanced data security, aiming to provide comprehensive demographic, social, cultural, and economic data.