Amit Shah Reviews #Census2025 Preparations; Gazette Notification Out Tomorrow

Amit Shah Reviews #Census2025 Preparations; Gazette Notification Out Tomorrow

New Delhi, June 15:
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi today to review the preparations for the upcoming Census 2025. Senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Registrar General of India, and allied departments were present during the strategic session aimed at ensuring smooth execution of India’s largest population data exercise.

The official Gazette notification for Census 2025 will be published tomorrow, setting the stage for a historic, digital-first Census — the 16th overall and the 8th since India’s independence.

In a significant technological leap, this edition will feature mobile app-based data collection. Citizens will also have the option for self-enumeration through a secure digital platform — a first in India’s Census history.

To ensure nationwide coverage, the Census will involve the deployment of:

• 👮‍♂️ Over 34 lakh enumerators and supervisors
• 🧑‍💻 1.3 lakh Census functionaries

🗂️Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah reviews preparations for the upcoming #Census2025 with senior officials in New Delhi.

🗓️The Census notification will be published in the Gazette tomorrow.

🧾The Census will be conducted in two phases:

1️⃣Houselisting Operation (HLO): Housing conditions, assets & amenities will be recorded.

2️⃣Population Enumeration (PE): Demographic, socio-economic, and cultural details of every individual will be collected.

👥Caste enumeration will also be part of this Census.

📱The 16th Census (8th after independence) will be digital-first, using mobile apps.

🧑‍💻Self-enumeration option will also be available.

👮‍♂️Over 34 lakh enumerators & supervisors and 1.3 lakh Census functionaries will be deployed.

🔐Strict data security measures will ensure safe collection, transmission & storage of information.

Recognizing the sensitivity of personal data, Amit Shah emphasized robust data protection. The government will implement stringent data security measures for the secure collection, transmission, and storage of Census information.

The Census 2025 is expected to not only deliver crucial insights into India’s population trends but also mark a pivotal shift toward data-driven governance in the digital era.