Mizoram leads Northeast with digital Census 2027 rollout

Jorhat: Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday successfully completed his self-enumeration under Phase I (House Listing and Housing Census) of the Census of India, 2027, at his official residence.

Mizoram has become the first state in the northeast region to begin preliminary work for the Census of India, 2027, with the process officially starting on Wednesday.

The state government said that the self-enumeration was carried out through a newly-introduced online portal and was facilitated by officials from the Aizawl Municipal Corporation, the General Administration Department, and the Directorate of Census Operations. This marks an important step in promoting digital participation and awareness among citizens.



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Mizoram home minister K Sapdanga also completed his self-enumeration, while Vanlalhlana, Minister for the Public Works Department, undertook the process at their respective residences. Senior officers from the government and the Census Department were present to facilitate the process.

The Census of India, 2027, will be conducted in two phases. The first phase, the House Listing and Housing Census, commenced on April 1, 2026, while the second phase, Population Enumeration, will take place in February 2027. In a significant development, this census will be conducted digitally for the first time. Citizens have also been provided with the option of self-enumeration, introduced for the first time.

The self-enumeration period will run from April 1 to April 15, 2026, followed by the House Listing and Housing Census from April 16 to May 15, 2026, across Mizoram. Citizens can complete self-enumeration by visiting the official portal, logging in using their mobile number, identifying their location, and filling in household details. Upon submission, a unique Self-Enumeration ID (SE ID) will be generated. This ID should be shared with the enumerator during their visit to ensure proper inclusion in the census.

The government has encouraged all residents to make use of this convenient option, which allows individuals to provide accurate information at their own time while also supporting the smooth and efficient conduct of the census.