Lieutenant Governor Sinha Initiates Digital Census in Jammu and Kashmir
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has completed his self-enumeration, marking the start of the House listing and Housing Census operations in Jammu and Kashmir. The Census 2027 is India's first fully digital and paperless census, utilizing advanced digital technologies and mobile-based data collection systems. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accuracy in data collection. The self-enumeration period, running from May 17 to May 31, 2026, will gather data on housing conditions, household assets, and amenities. The second phase, Population Enumeration, will occur in February 2027, focusing on demographic and socio-economic information. Over 27,000 field functionaries are being deployed, with comprehensive training provided to ensure effective data collection.