Census 2023 to Commence on Sept 1 in J&K, Ladakh, HP and Uttarakhand

The Census of India 2023 is scheduled to commence on September 1 in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and the states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The Central Government has announced that these regions will begin the enumeration process on the same day, following the nationwide rollout that started earlier this year. Officials say the data collection will involve door‑to‑door surveys, with enumerators visiting households to record demographic and socio‑economic information. The census aims to provide updated statistics that will guide policy decisions and resource allocation across the country. The government has urged residents in the affected areas to cooperate with census workers and ensure that accurate information is provided.