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UP Census 2027: Caste enumeration to be carried out in Phase 2, says official
The Self-Enumeration exercise will run from May 7 to May 21 followed by the Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) from May 22 to June 20, officials said.
Since April 1, officials said the focus has been on training staff and preparing for Phase 1. (File Photo)
A caste-based census will be carried out along with Census 2027 in Uttar Pradesh, in the second phase, said Sheetal Verma, Director and Chief Principal Census Officer, Saturday.
The Self-Enumeration exercise will run from May 7 to May 21 followed by the Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) from May 22 to June 20, officials said.
Verma said: “The first phase focuses on enumeration at the household level; we do not cover details such as the number of people residing in a household or their individual characteristics. Those details fall under Phase Two (Population Enumeration)… which will be conducted simultaneously across the entire country in February 2027.”
She said caste enumeration will also be conducted with the Second Phase. “A caste-based census will indeed be carried out,” Verma added.
Who’s carrying out such a huge exercise?
Officials said over 5.25 lakh personnel are involved — 18 Divisional Commissioners as zonal census officers, District Magistrates of 75 districts as chief census officers, 17 Municipal Commissioners as additional chief census officers, 600 district-level officers, 1,195 charge officers (tehsildar and executive officers, etc), 285 master trainers, 6,939 field trainers and about 5 lakh enumerators and supervisors besides other officials.
Is there anything new this time?
Yes, this census is going digital. Data will be collected using mobile apps for the first time. That said, paper forms haven’t been scrapped and will still be used where needed.
Can I fill in my own details?
You can. Before the houselisting phase begins, a 15-day time period has been fixed for self enumeration from May 7 to May 21. Through the Self Enumeration (SE) digital platform, you’ll be able to submit your details online on se.census.gov.in. After you fill in the details, an SE ID will be generated. An enumerator will later verify the information.
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Will someone still come to my house?
Yes, don’t be surprised if they knock. The enumerator will be visiting each house between May 22 and June 20. Residents have to share the SE ID with the official. The Houselisting and House Census work will be completed only after the enumerator verifies the details. The SE is optional and not compulsory.
How will it be done?
The enumerator, while visiting each house, will record details based on 33 questions (as notified by the Centre) that they will ask the occupants: condition of the house building, facilities available to them and the assets.
Is my data safe?
According to officials, yes. The information collected will be kept confidential and used only for statistical purposes, not shared publicly. As per the regulations, this information cannot be used in the police or tax investigation or as evidence.
How big is this operation in UP?
It’s massive. The census will cover 75 districts, 783 civic bodies, 1.04 lakh villages under 350 tehsils. To manage the census work, there are 350 charges in rural areas and 845 in urban areas of the state. Besides these charges, 3.90 lakh houselisting blocks have been made. The enumerators will carry out census work while visiting houses in these blocks.
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How are people being informed about all this?
The government has already run over 1,800 awareness campaigns to spread the word and prepare citizens.
What do I need to do?
The department made an appeal to the citizens to cooperate in the census work, provide correct information, and ensure participation.
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