Chandigarh, April 16
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today formally launched the Census-2027 process in the state by filling out the self-enumeration form online himself. Through this initiative, he conveyed a message to citizens to actively participate in the census exercise.
Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, the Chief Minister said that the self-enumeration process is simple, secure and time-saving. He said that this initiative strengthens the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Ease of Living’ and ‘Digital India’. He emphasized that Census-2027 is a significant step towards realizing the vision of a ‘Viksit Haryana-Viksit Bharat’ and is not merely a data collection exercise, but the foundation for inclusive and equitable development of the state.
Saini informed that the first phase of Census in Haryana will be conducted from May 1 to May 30, 2026, during which house listing and housing census will be carried out. Prior to this, the facility of self-enumeration has been made available to citizens from April 16 to 30, which is a major step towards Digital India.
The Chief Minister said that accurate and reliable census data is essential for designing policies and schemes that effectively reach every section of society. Reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mantra ‘Our Census, Our Development’, he said that this vision can only be realized through the active participation of every citizen. He said that India has a rich legacy of conducting census operations, with the first systematic census conducted in 1872. This will be the 8th census after Independence and the 6th since the formation of Haryana.
The Chief Minister said that census data forms the backbone of development planning—be it setting up of schools, establishment of hospitals, expansion of roads and infrastructure, or formulation of welfare schemes for the poor and the needy. He urged citizens to provide accurate and complete information about their families so that policies can be effective and equitable.
Saini further said that the entire Census-2027 exercise is being conducted through digital means, making it more transparent and citizen-centric. Through the self-enumeration facility, citizens can fill in their details from home using mobile phones, tablets or computers. For this purpose, a dedicated portal se.census.gov.in has been developed, where citizens can log in using OTP-based authentication through their mobile numbers. They will then select their state, district and local details, mark their house on the digital map, and fill in information related to their family and housing, informed Saini. He described the process as simple, secure and confidential.
The Chief Minister clarified that all information collected during the census is kept strictly confidential and is used only for statistical purposes. It is not shared with any individual, organisation, or agency. He assured that protection of citizens’ privacy and trust remains the government’s top priority.
The Chief Minister said that citizens who are unable to use the self-enumeration facility need not worry, as enumerators will visit households between May 1 and May 30 to collect the data. He appealed to citizens to cooperate and provide correct and complete information during this process. Calling upon youth, self-help groups, resident welfare associations, panchayat representatives, municipal councillors and other aware sections of society, the Chief Minister urged them to play an active role in turning the census into a mass movement. He emphasized the need to spread awareness and ensure that no family is left out of this important national exercise.
The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to all officers and staff associated with the census for the successful conduct of the exercise. He appealed to the people of the state to participate actively and contribute towards making this national endeavour a success.
