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Mizoram leads Northeast region as first state to launch digital Census 2027, self-enumeration drive

IANS | April 01, 2026 04:31 PM

AIZAWL: Mizoram has become the first state in the Northeast region to begin preliminary work for the Census of India, 2027, with the process officially starting on Wednesday, officials said.

A senior official from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) stated that Chief Minister Lalduhoma successfully completed his self-enumeration under Phase-I (House Listing and Housing Census) of the Census of India, 2027 at his official residence.

The official noted that the self-enumeration was carried out through a newly-introduced online portal and was facilitated by personnel from the Aizawl Municipal Corporation, the General Administration Department, and the Directorate of Census Operations.

This initiative marks a significant step towards promoting digital participation and enhancing awareness among citizens. Following the Chief Minister, other dignitaries also took part in the self-enumeration process.

Home Minister K. Sapdanga completed his self-enumeration, while PWD Minister Vanlalhlana undertook the process at their respective residences.

Senior officials from the state government and the Census Department were present to facilitate the process.

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