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Centre Defers 2027 Census House‑Listing in Manipur
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 09:37 PM
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The Union government has officially postponed the house‑listing phase of the 2027 Census in Manipur, citing operational challenges.
New Delhi announced that the house‑listing component of the 2027 Census will not be carried out in Manipur as scheduled. The decision, conveyed through an official circular, delays the first step of data collection that involves enumerating residential units across the state.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said the deferment is intended to address logistical and security concerns that have emerged in recent months. Officials will reassess the timeline and issue new guidelines before resuming the exercise.
State authorities have welcomed the clarification, noting that a postponed schedule will allow better coordination with local administration. The census, which is conducted every ten years, is crucial for updating demographic data used in policy planning and resource allocation.
The central government has not specified a revised date for the house‑listing in Manipur, but it affirmed that the overall census schedule for 2027 will continue nationwide.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said the deferment is intended to address logistical and security concerns that have emerged in recent months. Officials will reassess the timeline and issue new guidelines before resuming the exercise.
State authorities have welcomed the clarification, noting that a postponed schedule will allow better coordination with local administration. The census, which is conducted every ten years, is crucial for updating demographic data used in policy planning and resource allocation.
The central government has not specified a revised date for the house‑listing in Manipur, but it affirmed that the overall census schedule for 2027 will continue nationwide.