Telangana Kicks Off India's First Fully Digital Census 2027

In a landmark move, Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla officially launched the Census of India-2027, marking it as the nation's first fully digital census. The self-enumeration phase, a vital part of this national exercise, began with the governor himself registering online, setting the stage for a comprehensive demographic analysis.

Addressing the people of Telangana, Governor Shukla emphasized the census's crucial role in enhancing good governance and equitable resource distribution. The collected data, he noted, will underpin policy formulation in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, ensuring development benefits reach all societal segments. The digital census also signifies a step toward accurate and transparent data collection.

The governor urged Telangana's citizens to participate actively, highlighting the process's simplicity and efficiency. This census holds special significance as it's the first since Telangana's formation, pivotal for its future planning. In attendance were Census Director Smt. Bharathi Holikeri and other key officials, marking a significant chapter in India's data collection evolution.

(With inputs from agencies.)