HYDERABAD, MARCH 03, 2026: Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao along with Director of Census Operations, Telangana, Bharathi Holikeri, today briefed the District Collectors on the detailed modalities and preparedness for the upcoming Census enumeration process. The meeting focused on the first phase of Census operations, which will commence across the State from May 11.
Addressing the Collectors, the Chief Secretary stated that Census 2027 will mark a historic milestone as it will be India’s first-ever fully digital Census. The entire exercise will be conducted through a dedicated mobile application for field data collection, ensuring real-time data capture, enhanced accuracy, transparency, and faster processing.
He informed that the 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.
The Chief Secretary directed all District Collectors to ensure 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.
Highlighting the importance of capacity building, the Chief Secretary 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.
He further emphasized adherence to timelines, maintenance of data quality standards, transparency in operations, and seamless technological integration at every stage of the Census process. He instructed the Collectors to closely monitor preparatory activities and to address logistical or operational bottlenecks proactively.
Director of Census Operations, Telangana, Bharathi Holikeri, presented a detailed overview of the operational framework. She outlined the 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.
The Director further briefed the Collectors on field-level preparatory activities such as finalization of enumeration blocks, verification of jurisdictional boundaries, device readiness, and coordination with local authorities to facilitate uninterrupted field operations.
Special Chief Secretary MAUD Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary GAD Rahul Bojja, Principal Secretary Finance Sandeep Kumar Sultania, CIPR Priyanka and other senior officials attended the meeting.
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