NEW DELHI: The first phase of the Census in Delhi is set to begin on Thursday, initiating a large-scale data collection exercise that will play a crucial role in shaping governance and policy decisions over the coming decade.
Officials are preparing to conduct extensive door-to-door visits across the national capital as part of the process that forms the foundation of India’s population database.
The opening stage, known as the House Listing and Housing Census, will focus on gathering detailed information about households, buildings and living conditions. Unlike the population count phase, this stage is aimed at mapping every structure and household in the city rather than enumerating individuals.
During this phase, residents will be asked to respond to a set of 33 questions covering aspects such as availability of basic amenities, ownership status of the house, and details about the head of the household, including name and gender.
Officials said the exercise will be conducted entirely through digital means, with enumerators using a dedicated mobile application on their devices to record responses, ensuring greater efficiency and accuracy in data collection.