62,000 personnel deployed for Census in Chhattisgarh
More than 62,000 personnel have been deployed for the Census 2027 exercise in Chhattisgarh that will be conducted in two phases between May 1 and February next year, officials said on Monday.
Addressing a press conference, State Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Manoj Kumar Pingua said the first phase, covering house listing and housing census, will be carried out from May 1 to May 30 this year, while the second phase, connected to population enumeration, will take place in February 2027.
The upcoming Census will be conducted digitally for the first time in the country, with an optional self-enumeration facility, Pingua said.
“The self-enumeration window for the first phase will be open from April 16 to April 30, during which residents can submit their details online. A unique self-enumeration ID will be generated, which must be shared with enumerators during their household visits between May 1 and May 30 for verification,” he said.
He clarified that self-enumeration is optional, and enumerators will visit households to collect data if it is not done online.
Enumerators will collect information through a mobile application by visiting every household and recording responses to 33 notified questions related to housing conditions, amenities and assets, Pingua added.
