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Srinagar:  This week, India’s transition into a data-driven governance era, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo , said the upcoming Census 2027 will mark a transformative shift as the country’s first fully digital and paperless exercise, describing it as a “National Digital Transformation Mission” that will lay the foundation for evidence-based policymaking and the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’.

1. Census 2027 a ‘Digital Transformation Mission’, Says Atal Dulloo: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Friday this week described Census 2027 as a “National Digital Transformation Mission,” stating that India stands at a crucial data inflection point. Addressing the Census 2027 Summit at Abhinav Theatre, he said the upcoming exercise will lay the foundation for evidence-based policymaking and contribute to building a ‘Viksit Bharat’.
2. India To Conduct First Fully Digital, Paperless Census In 2027: The Census 2027 will be India’s first fully digital and paperless enumeration exercise, officials said at a summit in Jammu. The process will use mobile-based data collection, artificial intelligence, and cloud technology to ensure accuracy, transparency, and faster execution compared to the 2011 census.
3. Training, Self-Enumeration Key Focus Ahead Of Census 2027: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo directed district administrations to complete training of enumerators and ensure readiness for the upcoming Census 2027. Self-enumeration will begin on May 17, followed by house-to-house surveys from June 1, 2026, marking the first phase of the nationwide exercise.
4. Digital Census To Enable Micro-Level Planning, Reduce Leakages: Highlighting the benefits of digital enumeration, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said integration of datasets with the JAM Trinity has already reduced leakages in welfare schemes. He added that Census 2027 will enable micro-level planning in sectors like health, education, and employment.
5. Global Experts Back India’s Digital Census Model: International and national experts at the Census 2027 Summit praised India’s move towards a technology-driven census. UNFPA India representative Andrea M. Wojnar said digital and self-enumeration practices are globally adopted, while UIDAI’s Praful Sigtia emphasized data security and actionable insights.