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Assam Launches Self‑Enumeration Facility Ahead of 2027 Census
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🗓 04 Aug 2026, 09:58 PM
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The Government of Assam has inaugurated a Self‑Enumeration facility for the upcoming 2027 Census, allowing residents to submit their own data online.
The Assam government has inaugurated a Self‑Enumeration facility for the 2027 Census, enabling residents to submit their demographic details online.
The new portal allows citizens to fill out forms for themselves and their households, reducing the need for enumerator visits and speeding up data collection.
Officials say the move will improve accuracy and encourage participation, especially in remote districts where census teams face logistical challenges.
The Self‑Enumeration portal will be operational from July 2023 and will run until the census is completed, with support services available for users who need assistance.
The initiative aligns with the national census strategy to modernise data collection and is expected to set a precedent for other states.
The new portal allows citizens to fill out forms for themselves and their households, reducing the need for enumerator visits and speeding up data collection.
Officials say the move will improve accuracy and encourage participation, especially in remote districts where census teams face logistical challenges.
The Self‑Enumeration portal will be operational from July 2023 and will run until the census is completed, with support services available for users who need assistance.
The initiative aligns with the national census strategy to modernise data collection and is expected to set a precedent for other states.