Government Launches Mobile Applications and Portal for India's First Digital Census in 2027
The Registrar-General and Census Commissioner of India has launched two mobile applications—Digital Layout Map (DLM) and Census 2027-House-list—for the trial phase of the 16th Census. This will be India's first-ever digital census. A self-enumeration portal is also being tested, allowing citizens to submit details online. The apps enable enumerators to collect data on housing amenities and geo-tag households using coordinates. This transition from paper-based to digital collection aims to improve data accuracy, ensure faster processing, and provide enhanced monitoring of the census exercise scheduled for 2027.
Key Points
- The 2027 Census will be India's first digital census, utilizing mobile apps for data collection.
- The Digital Layout Map (DLM) app replaces manual paper sketches with digital geo-tagging of households.
- Self-enumeration facility allows residents to submit details online prior to enumerator visits.
- The census will be conducted in two phases: house-listing and population enumeration, ending in February 2027.
Exam Facts
- Census Year: 2027
- Apps: Digital Layout Map (DLM) and Census 2027-House-list
- Pre-test Period: November 10 to 30, 2025
- Self-enumeration portal dates: November 1 to 7
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