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Meghalaya launches second phase of 2027 Census with digital data collection
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 01:20 PM
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Meghalaya is preparing to commence the second phase of the 2027 Census, emphasizing the use of digital tools for data gathering.
The state government of Meghalaya has announced that the second phase of the 2027 Census will begin shortly, with a clear focus on leveraging digital technology for data collection. Officials say that tablets and mobile applications will replace traditional paper forms, aiming to speed up the enumeration process and reduce errors.
The move follows a nationwide push to modernise census operations, and Meghalaya's authorities are training field staff on the new digital platforms. The digital approach is expected to facilitate real‑time data transmission to central servers, improving the timeliness of demographic statistics.
While the exact schedule for the rollout has not been disclosed, the state has indicated that the second phase will cover areas that were not fully enumerated in the first round. The adoption of digital tools reflects a broader effort to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the country's decennial population count.
The move follows a nationwide push to modernise census operations, and Meghalaya's authorities are training field staff on the new digital platforms. The digital approach is expected to facilitate real‑time data transmission to central servers, improving the timeliness of demographic statistics.
While the exact schedule for the rollout has not been disclosed, the state has indicated that the second phase will cover areas that were not fully enumerated in the first round. The adoption of digital tools reflects a broader effort to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the country's decennial population count.