Delhi's Census Self-Enumeration Concludes as Electoral Roll Revision Begins
Census self-enumeration nears end in Delhi; intensive roll revision next on cards
Hindustan Times
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The self-enumeration phase of the Census in New Delhi concludes, paving the way for the Election Commission of India's intensive revision of electoral rolls. This process will involve house visits and voter verification, with the final electoral rolls expected to be published by October 7.
- 01Self-enumeration for Delhi's Census ends, with over 100,000 households participating.
- 02The Election Commission of India will conduct a special intensive revision of electoral rolls.
- 03House visits for voter verification will occur from June 20 to September 4.
- 04Final electoral rolls are set to be published on October 7.
- 05This is the first digital Census in India, allowing self-enumeration in 16 languages.
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The self-enumeration phase of the Census in New Delhi is concluding, with over 100,000 households having participated since its launch on May 1. This voluntary exercise is part of a broader effort to update population data, which will transition into an intensive revision of electoral rolls by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The ECI has included Delhi among 16 cities for this Phase-3 revision, with preparations scheduled from June 20 to June 29. House visits and voter verification will follow, with a deadline for filing objections set for September 4 and the final electoral rolls expected to be published by October 7. The self-enumeration process is notable for being conducted digitally for the first time, allowing residents to participate in 16 languages via an online portal. More than three million enumerators and officials are involved nationwide, emphasizing the scale and importance of this Census exercise.
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This Census update will provide crucial data for future planning and resource allocation in New Delhi, affecting residents' access to services and representation.
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