Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao along with Director of Census Operations of the state, Bharathi Holikeri, briefed all District Collectors on the detailed modalities and preparedness for the upcoming Census enumeration process. The entire exercise will be done through a dedicated mobile application for field data collection, ensuring real-time data capture, enhanced accuracy, transparency, and faster processing, said Rao.
The first phase of Census operations will begin from May 11. Addressing the collectors during a meeting on Tuesday, March 3, the Telangana Chief Secretary stated that Census 2027 will mark a historic milestone as it will be India’s first-ever fully digital Census. House Listing Operations (HLO) will begin from May 11 across the State.
“As part of the digital initiative, the process of Self-Enumeration will commence 15 days prior to the start of House Listing Operations, enabling citizens to voluntarily submit their data online through the designated platform,” said a press release on Tuesday.
Given attention to vulnerable areas: CS
The Telangana Chief Secretary directed all district collectors to ensure a comprehensive geographical coverage, emphasizing that no household, habitation, remote settlement, tribal hamlet, or urban slum should be left out of the enumeration process. He stressed that special attention must be given to inaccessible and vulnerable areas to ensure complete and inclusive coverage.
Ramakrishna Rao underscored the need for high-quality and structured training for field-level functionaries, including enumerators and supervisors. “He stated that the success of a fully digital Census hinges on the technological proficiency and preparedness of the field staff,” added the release. During the meeting, he asked collectors to closely monitor preparatory activities and to address logistical or operational bottlenecks proactively.
The Director of Census Operations, Telangana, at the meeting presented a structured training cascade model designed for systematic capacity building from the state level down to the field functionaries. “She also elaborated on the integration of advanced digital systems, including mobile-based applications and backend monitoring mechanisms, to ensure smooth and secure data collection,” added the release.
