Census 2027: Gujarat Governor completes digital self-enumeration, urges citizens by May 31
Synopsis
India's Census 2027 has broken new ground with its first-ever fully digital self-enumeration system — and Gujarat is leading the charge. Governor Acharya Devvrat completed the process at Lok Bhavan on 18 May, with over one lakh census workers set to follow up on ground from 1 June. The 31 May online deadline is fast approaching.
Key Takeaways
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat completed the Census 2027 online self-enumeration at Lok Bhavan, Gandhinagar on 18 May .
Census 2027 is India's first population census conducted entirely through a digital web portal and mobile application.
Citizens in Gujarat can submit their details online until 31 May via the official portal.
House-listing operations by more than one lakh census workers will follow from 1 June to 30 June .
Minister of State for Education Rivaba Jadeja also enrolled her family details online from Gandhinagar on the same day.
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Monday, 18 May completed the online self-enumeration process for Census 2027 at Lok Bhavan in Gandhinagar, becoming one of the first constitutional authorities in the country to participate in what officials describe as India's first fully digital census self-enumeration system. He appealed to all citizens to complete the exercise before the 31 May deadline.
How the Digital Census Works
Census 2027 introduces, for the first time in India's history, a self-enumeration mechanism that allows citizens to submit their demographic details through an official web portal and a dedicated mobile application — from any location, without requiring a census worker to visit their home. Director of Census Operations in Gujarat, Sujal Mayatra, met the Governor during the event and briefed him on the platform's technical architecture and security features.
What the Governor Said
Addressing the initiative, Governor Devvrat said the country was 'rapidly moving towards a digital revolution under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.' He described the digital process as 'extremely simple, secure and convenient' for citizens and stressed that accurate, timely data was essential for building a 'strong and inclusive Viksit Bharat.' The Governor added that active public participation alone would make the nationwide campaign successful.
Gujarat's Rollout Timeline
The online self-enumeration window in Gujarat remains open on the official portal until 31 May. Following the digital phase, house-listing operations will be conducted across the state from 1 June to 30 June by more than one lakh census workers, officials said. The Governor conveyed his best wishes to the Census Department and its staff for the implementation of the exercise.
Political Participation
Minister of State for Education Rivaba Jadeja also joined the campaign on the same day, submitting her family's details on the online portal from Gandhinagar. She urged citizens to participate enthusiastically before the deadline and complete the process from home. 'Public participation in the initiative would contribute towards planning for the country's development and support the building of a stronger India,' she said.
With Gujarat serving as an early showcase for the digital census model, the state's participation rate over the coming weeks will be closely watched as a benchmark for the national rollout.
Point of View
Cuts logistical costs, and in theory improves data granularity. But India's digital divide remains wide: rural Gujarat and low-income urban households with limited smartphone access could be systematically undercounted if the online phase is treated as sufficient on its own. The one-lakh-worker ground phase from June is the real safety net, and its quality will determine whether Census 2027 is genuinely more accurate or merely more modern in appearance. High-profile participation by the Governor and a state minister is useful optics, but the harder test is last-mile reach.
NationPress
3 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Census 2027 online self-enumeration process?
It is India's first fully digital census mechanism, allowing citizens to submit their demographic details through an official web portal or mobile app without requiring a census worker to visit their home. The self-enumeration window in Gujarat is open until 31 May 2025.
How can citizens in Gujarat participate in Census 2027?
Citizens can visit the official Census 2027 web portal or use the dedicated mobile application to fill in their details as per the prescribed guidelines. The deadline for online self-enumeration in Gujarat is 31 May.
What happens after the online self-enumeration phase ends?
After 31 May, house-listing operations will be conducted across Gujarat from 1 June to 30 June by more than one lakh census workers who will follow up on ground to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Why is Census 2027 considered historic?
Census 2027 is the first population census in India's history to be conducted entirely in digital mode, using a web portal and mobile platform for self-enumeration. It also marks the first time citizens can submit their information from any location without an in-person visit.
Who else participated in the Census 2027 digital drive in Gujarat?
Minister of State for Education Rivaba Jadeja submitted her family's details on the online portal from Gandhinagar on 18 May, urging citizens to complete the process before the deadline.
