Census 2027 begins today, to be conducted digitally for first time

The first phase of 2027 Census will begin with houselisting operations and the housing census from today, April 1, with each state and Union Territory conducting it over a specified 30-day period. For the first time, it will be conducted digitally, with self-enumeration open till April 15. In this phase, information about housing conditions, amenities and assets will be asked.