Raipur. The first phase of the 2027 Census of India has begun in Chhattisgarh. This massive house listing and census campaign, which began on May 1st, will continue until May 30th, 2026. As part of this campaign, 51,300 enumerators and approximately 9,000 supervisors have been deployed across the state, going door-to-door to gather information.

This census is being conducted entirely
digitally, making it unique. Enumerators are entering data through a mobile app, answering 33 questions related to housing conditions, household amenities, and assets. This will increase transparency and accuracy in data collection, while also speeding up the process.

The administration has taken a strict stance on employees missing duty
. Notices have been issued to 44 employees of the Raipur Municipal Corporation who were absent from duty under the Census Act of 1948 and the Civil Conduct Rules. Officials have clarified that negligence or obstruction of census work is a punishable offense.

Enthusiasm was seen even in remote areas.
Encouraging results emerged in several districts on the very first day of the campaign. In Gatam village of Tokapal tehsil in Bastar district, the enumerator set an example by completing the work on the first day despite difficult conditions. Meanwhile, the collector and municipal corporation commissioners also visited the field to review the work and boost the employees' morale.

The impact of digital literacy was also evident in the public participation in self-enumeration, with
over 1.49 lakh households conducting their own enumeration through the web portal between April 16 and 30. This is being seen as a positive sign of public participation.

The Census Directorate has clarified that citizens' personal information will be completely
secure. This data is confidential under the Census Act of 1948 and cannot be used for any tax, police investigation, or judicial proceedings.

The administration has appealed to citizens for cooperation
. The administration has urged people to provide accurate and precise information to enumerators whenever they visit their homes. This is not just a survey, but an important contribution to the nation's development and planning.