Census 2027 self‑enumeration sees 8.2 million Indian households opt‑in
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 16:00 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Around 82 lakh households across five Indian states have chosen self‑enumeration for the upcoming 2027 Census, as field visits commence. Trained enumerators will continue house‑to‑house data collection until May 30, 2026. The initiative aims to improve accuracy while accommodating households preferring digital submission.
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