Hyderabad, Apr 26 (TNT): Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Sunday inaugurated the self-enumeration phase of Census 2027 in Telangana at Lok Bhavan, registering his details through the online facility.
Addressing the people on the occasion, the Governor said the Census is a vital national exercise that provides a comprehensive picture of the population and their socio-economic conditions.
He noted that it forms the foundation for effective planning, good governance and equitable distribution of resources.
The Governor stated that the self-enumeration phase will be conducted from April 26 to May 10, 2026, followed by house-listing operations from May 11 to June 9, 2026.
He added that this will be India’s first fully digital Census, with both self-enumeration and house-listing to be carried out online to ensure transparency and accuracy.
“I have personally completed the self-enumeration process today. It is simple and efficient. I urge all citizens to participate actively and provide accurate information,” he said.
Highlighting its importance, the Governor said Census data plays a key role in policy-making related to education, healthcare, employment, housing and infrastructure, and is crucial for designing targeted welfare programmes.
He emphasised that as this is the first Census after the formation of Telangana, it holds special significance for the State’s future development.
Census Director Bharathi Holikeri, R. V. Karnan, Joint Secretary to Governor K. Shashi Kiran Chary, and other officials were present.
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