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Prime Minister urges nationwide participation in Census 2027
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🗓 28 Sep 2026, 02:37 AM
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The Prime Minister appealed to all citizens to cooperate fully with the upcoming Census 2027, emphasizing its importance for policy planning.
New Delhi – In a recent address, the Prime Minister called on Indians across the country to take part in the Census scheduled for 2027. He highlighted that accurate demographic data is essential for effective governance, resource allocation and the design of welfare schemes.
The leader stressed that participation is a civic duty and urged households to provide truthful information when enumerators visit. He also assured that the census exercise will adhere to strict privacy and data‑security standards.
Officials from the Office of the Registrar General are preparing to launch the enumeration process in early 2027, and the Prime Minister's message aims to boost public awareness and cooperation ahead of the rollout.
The appeal comes as the government seeks to update population figures after the last census was delayed, making the upcoming count critical for planning in sectors such as health, education and infrastructure.
The leader stressed that participation is a civic duty and urged households to provide truthful information when enumerators visit. He also assured that the census exercise will adhere to strict privacy and data‑security standards.
Officials from the Office of the Registrar General are preparing to launch the enumeration process in early 2027, and the Prime Minister's message aims to boost public awareness and cooperation ahead of the rollout.
The appeal comes as the government seeks to update population figures after the last census was delayed, making the upcoming count critical for planning in sectors such as health, education and infrastructure.