Uttar Pradesh Begins Digital Census 2027 Under Yogi Adityanath's Leadership
Yogi Adityanath launches first phase of Census 2027 in Uttar Pradesh
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the first phase of Census 2027, themed 'Hamari Janaganana, Hamara Vikas', in Lucknow. This digital census aims to enhance data-driven planning and welfare delivery, allowing online self-enumeration from May 7 to May 21, 2026, before door-to-door verification begins.
- 01Census 2027 is India's first digital census.
- 02The first phase runs from May 7 to May 21, 2026.
- 03Self-enumeration will be available online before door-to-door verification.
- 045.47 lakh personnel, including 4.5 lakh enumerators, are deployed for the census.
- 05The census aims to support inclusive development and cover forest villages for the first time.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath officially launched the first phase of Census 2027 in Lucknow, promoting the initiative under the theme 'Hamari Janaganana, Hamara Vikas'. This marks India's first digital census, with the initial phase scheduled from May 7 to May 21, 2026. Citizens can self-enumerate online, paving the way for enumerators to conduct door-to-door verification across the state. Adityanath emphasized that the census is crucial not just for population counting but as a foundation for comprehensive development across infrastructure, education, healthcare, and welfare schemes. The census will cover all 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh, involving 5.47 lakh personnel, including 4.5 lakh enumerators and 85,000 supervisors, with training already provided to 5.35 lakh personnel. For the first time, the census will also include forest villages, aiming to ensure that all segments of society participate in the development process.
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The census will provide essential data to improve infrastructure, education, and healthcare services in Uttar Pradesh, directly benefiting residents.
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