Bhubaneswar: With the first phase of Census 2027 set to begin later this month, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Friday urged citizens to actively participate in the exercise.
In a video message on X, he stressed the importance of accurate data for future planning.
The statewide house listing and housing census will commence on April 16 and continue till May 15, covering all 30 districts. During this period, trained enumerators and supervisors will carry out door-to-door data collection, Majhi noted.
Ahead of the field exercise, the government has enabled a self-enumeration window from April 1 to April 15. Citizens can submit their details online (https://se.census.gov.in), reducing the need for physical interaction during the survey phase, according to the Directorate of Census Operations.
The chief minister further said public cooperation remains key to the success of the census. He noted that reliable data form the backbone of policy decisions and helps in the effective implementation of welfare programmes.
He also highlighted that the exercise is being conducted through coordinated efforts involving the Directorate of Census in Odisha, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the state’s Revenue and Disaster Management Department.
Officials said the census process combines digital participation with traditional field surveys to ensure comprehensive and accurate coverage across urban and rural areas.
