Hyderabad: Telangana will begin India’s first fully digital Census from May 11, with House Listing Operations scheduled across the State under Census 2027, Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao announced on Tuesday.
He said the exercise would mark a historic shift as authorities would conduct the entire enumeration through a dedicated mobile application. Officials will capture data in real time, ensuring improved accuracy, transparency and faster processing.
Chairing a high-level review meeting with District Collectors, the Chief Secretary assessed preparedness for the first phase beginning May 11. He said the State administration must ensure seamless execution of India’s first fully digital Census.
Accompanied by Director of Census Operations, Telangana, Bharathi Holikeri, he said self-enumeration would begin 15 days before the House Listing Operations. Citizens can submit details online through the designated platform.
He directed Collectors to guarantee complete coverage and ensure no household remained uncounted. He stressed that officials must include remote habitations, tribal hamlets and urban slums. Moreover, he called for focused attention on inaccessible and vulnerable areas to ensure inclusive enumeration.
India’s first fully digital Census to rely on mobile app
The Chief Secretary underscored the importance of structured training for enumerators and supervisors. He said India’s first fully digital Census would succeed only if field staff demonstrated technological proficiency.
He also emphasised strict adherence to timelines and data quality standards. In addition, he asked officials to maintain operational transparency and ensure smooth technological integration.
Collectors were instructed to monitor preparatory work closely. They must also resolve logistical or operational bottlenecks without delay, he said.
Bharathi Holikeri presented a detailed overview of the operational framework. She explained the structured training cascade from the State level to field functionaries.
She further outlined the integration of mobile applications with backend monitoring systems to ensure secure data collection. Preparatory measures include finalising enumeration blocks, verifying jurisdictional boundaries, ensuring device readiness and coordinating with local authorities.
Special Chief Secretary (MAUD) Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary (GAD) Rahul Bojja, Principal Secretary (Finance) Sandeep Kumar Sultania, CIPR Priyanka, District Collectors, nine Municipal Commissioners and other senior officials attended the meeting.
Preparations for Digital Census 2027 Reviewed
Chief Secretary Shri K. Ramakrishna Rao, along with Director of Census Operations Telangana Bharathi Holikeri, briefed District Collectors on modalities for the upcoming Census process. The first phase — House Listing Operations —… pic.twitter.com/33T8n0nVDn
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