POLITY · 16 April 2026
Census 2027 — Phase I
Census 2027 — Phase I. Houselisting & Housing Census (Phase I) began on April 16, 2026. Introduced Self-Enumeration (SE); data via a 33-question mobile app. Conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948.
KEY POINTS
- Houselisting & Housing Census (Phase I) began on April 16, 2026.
- Introduced Self-Enumeration (SE); data via a 33-question mobile app.
- Conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948.
Source: DAKSH Current Affairs May 2026