[Organization]

Press Information Bureau (PIB), Government of India

[Title]

Census 2027: India’s First Digital Enumeration Exercise 

[Overview]

- Census 2027 will mark India’s first digital enumeration, leveraging mobile-based data collection to enable faster and more efficient nationwide data availability.

- The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, in its meeting on 30th April 2025, decided to include caste enumeration in the Census 2027.

- Backed by a strong institutional framework and ₹11,718.24 crore outlay, extensive preparatory measures - including training, pre-test, and administrative readiness - to ensure smooth nationwide implementation.

- With secure Critical Information Infrastructure (CII)-designated data centres and a large workforce - Census 2027 will deliver reliable data for targeted and inclusive policymaking.​ 

[URL]

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2255461®=3&lang=2