Itanagar | The self-enumeration process under the Census 2027 will begin across Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, an official said.
Arunachal Pradesh Directorate of Census Operations assistant director (Training) Chafikhur Rahman said this important exercise will continue till April 30, allowing residents to provide their household details through self-enumeration.
Self-enumeration is a simple and convenient process that allows individuals and families to provide their information through official platforms, he said on Tuesday.
It helps ensure accurate and timely data collection, Rahman said, urging all residents to actively participate in this phase and provide correct details about their household, housing conditions, and basic amenities.
After the self-enumeration phase, the Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) field operations will begin on May 1 and continue till May 30.
During this period, Rahman said, trained census enumerators will visit households across the state to collect data directly.
These visits are an essential part of the census process to verify and complete information, he said.
Rahman urged citizens to cooperate fully with the census enumerators during their house-to-house visits.
Residents are requested to provide accurate and honest information, as the data collected plays a vital role in planning and development activities, he said.
Rahman said it helps the government understand population trends, housing conditions, and access to basic services such as water, electricity, and sanitation.
The census is one of the largest administrative exercises conducted in the country and is crucial for policy-making and governance. Data collected during the exercise is used to design welfare schemes, allocate resources, and improve infrastructure in both rural and urban areas.
He also assured that all personal information collected during the census will be kept confidential and used only for statistical purposes.
Strict guidelines are in place to ensure data privacy and security, they said.
Residents have also been advised to keep necessary information ready, such as details of family members, type of housing, and availability of facilities, to make the process smooth and quick, the official said.
They are encouraged to verify the identity of enumerators during visits for their safety, he said.
The Arunachal Pradesh government has appealed to all residents to treat this exercise as a civic responsibility and contribute actively. Public cooperation is key to the success of Census 2027.
With proper participation and support from the people, the census process in Arunachal Pradesh is expected to be conducted smoothly and successfully, providing valuable insights for the state's future development, the official added.
