Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the first phase of Census 2027 in the state on Thursday.
He inaugurated the work of house listing and housing census during a programme held at his residence, with the spirit of ‘Hamari Janaganana, Hamara Vikas’.
“Census is not merely a count of population, but a strong foundation for holistic, inclusive, and well-planned development,” said CM Yogi.
The Chief Minister also appealed to every resident to participate in the Census and provide accurate information, stating that this would lead to holistic and inclusive growth of the state as well as the nation.
He stated that the present era is driven by data-based decisions, and accurate data obtained from the census plays an important role in the effective implementation of infrastructure, education, healthcare, social security, and various public welfare schemes.
The Chief Minister added that, under the guidance of Narendra Modi, a digital census is being conducted in the country for the first time.
In the first phase, work related to house listing and housing census will be carried out. The general public has been provided the option of self-enumeration from 07 May to 21 May 2026, through which citizens will be able to enter their details themselves on the digital platform.
Thereafter, under field operations, census personnel will conduct listing work by visiting households door-to-door.
He stated that in the second phase, the enumeration of every individual will be conducted. This time, caste enumeration has also been included in the census.
Along with this, forest villages are also being included in the census process for the first time.
The Chief Minister further said that in the present time, real-time data is extremely important.
Through the use of digital technology, the census process has been made more transparent, effective, and faster. For this purpose, a special census portal has been developed, through which continuous monitoring of work up to the village and ward level can be ensured.
The current estimated population of Uttar Pradesh is approximately 25.70 crore.
Census work will be carried out across the state’s 18 divisions, 75 districts, 350 tehsils, 17 municipal corporations, 745 other urban local bodies, 21 cantonment boards, 57,694 gram panchayats, and approximately 1 lakh 4 thousand revenue villages.
He said that every individual should ensure that they are counted only at one place and provide accurate and factual information so that precise and effective development plans can be prepared.
–IANS
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