SRINAGAR, MAY 17: Principal Census Officer (Urban)/Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, today briefed the media regarding the commencement of the Self-Enumeration phase of Census 2027, which begins today and will continue until May 31, 2026.
While addressing the media, He said that the Self-Enumeration initiative enables citizens to voluntarily submit their household and demographic details through a simple and convenient digital platform. He emphasized that the initiative is aimed at facilitating greater public participation and ensuring accuracy in the Census process.
He further highlighted that Self-Enumeration is a significant citizen-centric initiative introduced for the first time in the history of the Indian Census, allowing residents to provide their information from the comfort of their homes. The initiative has been designed to promote ease, transparency, and efficiency in the Census exercise while strengthening public outreach and supporting welfare-oriented planning.
Appealing to the general public, Haseeb urged all residents to actively participate in the Self-Enumeration process within the stipulated time frame and extend full cooperation to the administration for the successful conduct of Census 2027.
He also called upon citizens to ensure that accurate and complete information is provided so that the Census exercise reflects a true and reliable demographic profile, which will contribute to effective planning and development.
