Haryana Governor Leads by Example, Completes Online Self-Enumeration for Census 2027
Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh becomes a digital census ambassador, urging citizens across the country to use the secure self-enumeration portal at their convenience
Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh on Friday completed his self-enumeration for Census 2027 through the official online census portal at Lok Bhavan, Chandigarh, setting a public example for citizens ahead of the country’s first fully digital national headcount.
Lady Governor Smt. Mitra Ghosh was present on the occasion, lending further visibility to what officials are positioning as a landmark moment in India’s census history.
The process was facilitated by Dr. Navjot Khosa, Director of the Directorate of Census Operations, UT Chandigarh, and Nishant Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner-cum-Principal Census Officer, UT Chandigarh. Their presence underscored the UT Administration’s broader commitment to leveraging technology for a more efficient, transparent, and citizen-friendly enumeration process.
A Simple, Secure, and Convenient Process
Self-enumeration allows citizens to fill in their census details online at a time of their choosing, reducing the burden on field enumerators while improving data accuracy. The portal — accessible at https://se.census.gov.in — has been designed to be straightforward and accessible to a wide cross-section of the public.
Speaking during the process, the Governor stressed the critical importance of accurate census data in shaping effective government policy and national planning. He urged all citizens to take advantage of the self-enumeration facility and complete the process within the stipulated timeframe. All information collected, he noted, will remain strictly confidential and will be used solely for statistical purposes under the provisions of the Census Act.
Support Infrastructure in Place
The Directorate of Census Operations, UT Chandigarh, working in coordination with the Chandigarh Administration and the office of the Deputy Commissioner-cum-Principal Census Officer, has put in place a comprehensive support system for citizens who may encounter difficulties during the process. A dedicated toll-free helpline — reachable at 1800 180 3821 or simply by dialling 1955 — is available to address queries and resolve technical issues.
A Milestone for Census 2027
Officials described the Governor’s participation as an important milestone in the rollout of Census 2027, and expressed hope that it would inspire widespread public engagement with the digital enumeration process. With India’s census having been delayed since its original 2021 schedule, authorities are keen to build momentum and public trust around the revamped digital-first approach.
Citizens are encouraged to visit the official portal and complete their self-enumeration at the earliest opportunity.
