Campaign For Census 2027 Begins; 9 Digital Vans Flagged Off
Online Self-Enumeration To Start In Punjab From November 16
Preparations for the second phase of Census 2027 the population enumeration have commenced in Punjab. To raise public awareness, 9 digital LED vans were flagged off on Wednesday from the premises of the Directorate of Census Operations in Chandigarh. Dr. Navjot Khosa, Director of Census Operations, flagged off these vans.
These vans will visit major cities, rural areas, marketplaces, and high-footfall public spaces across the state to inform people about the census process. They will display audio-video messages along with QR codes, which individuals can scan to access the official census portal.
Details Can Be Submitted Online
The second phase of the census in Punjab will run from December 1, 2026, to January 4, 2027. The reference date for this exercise has been set as midnight on January 5, 2027. Prior to this, from November 16 to November 30, people will be able to submit their details online through the ‘self-enumeration’ process.
For this, individuals will need to answer 40 questions on the portal: se.census.gov.in. This facility will be available before the census enumerators arrive at one’s home.
Census Details Can Be Provided From Home
A toll-free helpline number, 1855, has been launched to address queries related to the census and assist with any difficulties encountered while filling out the online form. Director Dr. Navjot Khosa has urged the people of Punjab to take advantage of the self-enumeration facility and extend their full cooperation to the census staff.
A special revision round will also be conducted 3 to 5 days after the completion of the population enumeration to ensure that anyone missed during the initial phase is included.
