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Punjab CM Mann urges Census 2027 participation; launches Phase 1 and self-enumeration showcase
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann urged residents to participate in Census 2027, emphasizing the importance of accurate data for policy decisions. He demonstrated self-enumeration using the online portal and announced Phase 1 'House Listing and Housing Census' with a schedule for self-enumeration and subsequent door-to-door surveys.
Why It Matters
Census data informs socio-economic planning, welfare delivery, and resource allocation; Mann says a robust, accurate national database is essential for governance.
Timeline
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Phase 1 includes door-to-door surveys (May 15–June 13, 2026)
April 30, 2026
The first phase will include door-to-door surveys from May 15 to June 13, 2026, during which 33 questions related to housing conditions, amenities, and assets will be asked and every household will be counted to ensure no family is left out.
Mann launches Census 2027 Phase 1 and demonstrates self-enumeration
April 30, 2026
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann called on people across Punjab to actively participate in Census 2027 by completing self-enumeration and registering Punjabi as mother tongue. He completed his own self-enumeration at his native village through the official online Census portal to demonstrate that the process is simple, accessible, and citizen-centric. He announced the launch of Phase 1, titled ‘House Listing and Housing Census’, and urged residents to use the self-enumeration facility from April 30 to May 14, 2026. Mann said a robust census process is essential for informed governance, welfare delivery, and equitable resource distribution.