Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, on Friday participated in the self-enumeration process for Census 2027 at his Delhi residence. He encouraged citizens to submit their household data online and support national development.
In a message shared on X, Lok Sabha Speaker confirmed the commencement of the census’s first phase and stated that he had completed his registration. He described the initiative as a significant shift towards a digital and citizen-driven system.
Om Birla emphasised that the process is secure, precise, and user-friendly. Citizens can now independently record their household details without relying on traditional methods.
Lok Sabha Speaker urged the public to actively engage in the exercise. He encouraged individuals to input accurate information and motivate others to participate. He highlighted that collective participation would contribute to a stronger and more prosperous nation.
भारत की जनगणना-2027 के पहले चरण की शुरुआत हो चुकी है। आज दिल्ली स्थित आवास पर मैंने अपना स्व-गणना पंजीकरण (self enumeration) पूरा किया।
निश्चय ही यह राष्ट्रीय जनगणना एक नए युग की शुरुआत है। पहली बार पूरी प्रक्रिया डिजिटल माध्यम से संचालित हो रही है, जिससे प्रत्येक नागरिक को अपने… pic.twitter.com/HfUfyS6izq
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 3, 2026
The self-enumeration schedule varies across states and Union Territories. Citizens can access the official portal to complete the process at their convenience.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah also completed their registrations.
Completed my self enumeration.
Today marks the beginning of the first phase of Census 2027, relating to house listing and housing operations. This census is the first time data collection is being done through digital means. It also empowers the people of India to… pic.twitter.com/JiItYAOUAW
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2026
As part of the first phase of the Census, the ‘House Listing’ process commencing today, I filled the self-enumeration form. This process will play a crucial role in accelerating India’s development journey and ensuring that government schemes reach every citizen effectively.… pic.twitter.com/laaRGD1pC7
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 1, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh joined the initiative on Friday and appealed for widespread participation.
Participated in the self-enumeration process as part of the Census 2027.
Phase-I of Census 2027 which includes House Listing and Housing Operations has already started. For the first digital data collection has been emphasised, allowing respondents to self-enumerate their… pic.twitter.com/r713skjjVV
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 2, 2026
Census 2027 marks India’s first fully digital population count, replacing the paper-based system followed for over 150 years. The exercise is being conducted under the Census Act, 1948.
The process will unfold in two phases. The first phase, House Listing and Housing Census, gathers information on housing conditions, amenities, and assets. Participants must respond to 33 notified questions.
The initiative aims to strengthen data accuracy and support policy planning for a ‘Viksit Bharat’.
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