Digital Census 2027: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Completes ‘Self-Enumeration’, Urges Citizens to Participate
The first phase of the digital census (House Listing) will run from June 16 to July 15, 2026, across Bilaspur and other general areas of Himachal via a mobile app.
02/06/2026- VIDYA SAGAR
SHIMLA / BILASPUR — In a major step toward modernizing demographic data collection, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu formally launched the ‘Self-Enumeration’ drive for the upcoming Digital Census 2027 by filling out his own details online at the official portal today.
Following his successful digital registration, the Chief Minister issued an earnest appeal to the citizens of Bilaspur and the entire state of Himachal Pradesh to actively participate in this nation-building campaign. He urged residents to complete their self-enumeration online before the upcoming deadline of June 15, 2026.
Phase 1 to Launch on June 16 via Mobile App
The state administration is fully geared up for the transition to a complete digital mode. Following the self-enumeration deadline, the official ground-level survey will commence.
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The Timeline: The first phase of the census—which involves creating a comprehensive house list and numbering—is scheduled to take place from June 16 to July 15, 2026.
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The Method: Moving away from traditional paperwork, the drive will be executed entirely through a dedicated mobile application. Enumerators will visit households across Bilaspur and other general regions of the state to log verified data digitally in real-time.
Key Highlights of the Digital Census Drive
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Self-Enumeration Window: Citizens can securely log onto the online portal to update their family details independently until June 15, 2026.
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Error-Free Data: The shift to a mobile app-based ecosystem ensures high data security, minimizes human error, and accelerates processing times.
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Policy Framework: This digitized data will serve as the baseline for the state government to formulate targeted welfare schemes and infrastructure development projects in the future.
Chief Minister Sukhu emphasized that an accurate census is vital for the state’s progress, ensuring that the benefits of government policies reach every eligible citizen seamlessly.
