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Overview of the Digital Census 2027

Overview of the Digital Census 2027

  • The 2027 Census will be Indias first major digital Census, enabling real-time data collection using smartphone-based mobile applications.
  • Aim: Faster publication and greater accuracy in data to help improve policy formulation and scheme implementation.

Relevance : GS 2(Digital Governance, Social Justice)

Key Digital Tools

  • Two mobile apps:
    • Census 2021-Household
    • PE-Census 2021 (Population Enumeration)
  • A web-based portal:
    • Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS)
      ➤ To manage appointments, monitor field progress, and auto-generate records.

Features & Capabilities

  • Real-time monitoring of each enumerator’s fieldwork via CMMS.
  • Digital entry reduces manual data digitisation delays seen in earlier censuses.
  • Provisions remain for paper schedules in case of connectivity issues in remote areas.

Scale and Logistics

  • Estimated to cover 33 crore households and 136 crore individuals.
  • About 30 lakh enumerators will be deployed across 24 lakh enumeration blocks, each block covering ~800 people.

Comprehensive Caste Data Collection

  • For the first time in Independent India, the Census will include comprehensive caste data.
  • Existing mobile applications will be updated to accommodate caste-related questions.

Challenges Highlighted

  • App-related user issues already reported:
    • Login difficulties
    • Data deletion due to lack of edit options
  • Ensuring digital literacy and technical training for lakhs of enumerators will be critical.

Importance and Policy Implications

  • Reduces time lag — earlier Census outputs took up to a decade to be fully released.
  • Enables data-driven governance, improving targeting and effectiveness of welfare schemes.
  • Supports evidence-based decisions in health, education, urban planning, and employment.

Broader Significance

  • Reflects India’s push towards digital governance and public data systems.
  • Sets the stage for integrating digital tools in large-scale public data projects.
  • Ensures accountability, transparency, and efficiency in Census operations.

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