Census 2027 begins from today in digital mode: Here is how citizens can self-enumerate

The first phase of Census 2027 is set to begin on Wednesday (April 1), marking the start of what will be the world's largest enumeration exercise and India's first fully digital count. This will be the country's 16th Census and the eighth since Independence. For the first time, citizens will also have the option of self-enumeration. Meanwhile, the Centre has also released 33 questions for the opening stage, known as Housing Listing and Housing Operations, which will be carried out between April 1 and September 30 as per schedules finalised by states and Union Territories.