The Self Enumeration (SE) facility for the first phase of Census 2027 will commence in Assam from August 2, enabling citizens to provide their household and individual information online through the dedicated Self Enumeration portal, se.census.gov.in.
The facility will remain available until August 16, ahead of the commencement of the Houselisting Operation and Housing Census on August 17.
Speaking at a press conference organised by the Directorate of Census Operations, Assam, in collaboration with the General Administration Department (GAD), Government of Assam, Biswajit Pegu, Director of Census Operations, Assam, said that Self Enumeration marks an important step towards making Census 2027 more participatory and citizen-centric. He urged the people of Assam to make use of the online facility and actively participate in the Census process.
Pegu said that citizens can provide their information through the Self Enumeration portal during the 15-day window from August 2 to 16. He explained that the facility has been introduced to enable citizens to furnish their household information conveniently ahead of the commencement of the Houselisting Operation and Housing Census.
He further explained that after the Self Enumeration period concludes on August 16, the Houselisting Operation and Housing Census will commence from August 17 to September 15. During this time trained enumerators will visit the households and collect/confirm the requisite details.
Pegu also highlighted the safeguards in place for protecting the confidentiality of information furnished by citizens.
The information collected during the Census is protected under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948, ensuring statutory safeguards for individual information.
He also informed that, due to the prevailing flood situation, training programmes and other preparatory activity works related to the Census in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts have been postponed until further orders.
Officials of the Directorate of Census Operations, Assam, gave a detailed presentation on the Self Enumeration process, including online registration, submission of household information, important timelines and other features of the portal.
Narsing Pawar, Secretary, General Administration Department, Government of Assam, said that the State Government is committed to extending all necessary support for the smooth and successful conduct of Census 2027.
He emphasised the need for coordinated efforts among departments and widespread public awareness to ensure effective participation in the Census process.
The Directorate of Census Operations, Assam, has appealed to citizens across the State to make use of the Self Enumeration facility and contribute to the successful conduct of Census 2027.
Self Enumeration for Census 2027 set to begin in Assam on Aug 2; Census preparatory works in flood-affected Sivasagar and Charaideo districts postponed
