Census 2027 goes digital with online self-enumeration option

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Gone are the days when households had to sit and wait for an enumerator’s knock on the door. With Census 2027, India’s first digital Census, citizens can now self-enumerate online, marking a major shift in the way the country conducts the population count.

With Kerala being one of the most digitally literate states, officials expect a sizeable number of households with internet access and basic digital skills to opt for self-enumeration. The facility, introduced to make the process faster, more efficient and accessible, will remain open till June 30. It is not mandatory.