For the first time, the census is being conducted digitally, with a self-enumeration option available to citizens until April 15. The House Listing and Housing Census will take place from April 16 to May 15, covering details of buildings, housing conditions, amenities, and assets. The process will also include geo-tagging of structures and assigning unique identification numbers. Eleven states and Union Territories, including Goa, Karnataka, Odisha, and parts of Delhi, will participate in this phase.

The second phase, Population Enumeration, will be conducted in February 2027 and will include caste enumeration. The government has allocated over Rs 11,718 crore for the exercise. Officials have emphasized that the self-enumeration system is secure and available in 16 languages, encouraging citizens to provide accurate information to ensure reliable data collection.

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