Rajasthan chief minister urges residents to actively participate in Census

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday urged residents of the state to actively participate in the upcoming Census exercise, calling it a ''constitutional duty'' and a ''national responsibility''. Sharma said the Census is not merely a data-collection exercise but a crucial process that helps shape the nation's future. ''The Census is a great national endeavour that determines the direction of the country's development. Citizens should treat their participation as an opportunity to contribute to nation-building and social justice,'' he said. The chief minister said enumerators will be required to travel long distances in Rajasthan, as it is the largest state geographically and urged people to cooperate with them during the exercise. ''Provide accurate, truthful and complete information about your household and family to contribute to this national effort,'' the chief minister said. Sharma said the first phase of Census 2027 in Rajasthan will begin in May, with house listing and enumeration scheduled from May 16 to June 14. During this period, enumerators will visit households to collect data. He also highlighted that, in line with the Digital India initiative, a self-enumeration facility will be available to citizens from May 1 to May 15 through an online portal. ''Citizens should make use of the self-enumeration facility and register their details online to fulfil this national duty,'' he said. The chief minister noted that accurate Census data forms, the basis for planning and implementing welfare schemes, enable governments to assess requirements related to housing, electricity, water, roads, sanitation, education and healthcare.

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