India
Modi says 32 crore already on Census portal
The Hindu BusinessLine··27 Sept
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Mann Ki Baat that data for 32 crore people is already registered in the first Census phase. He asked residents to complete the online form with accurate details. Self-registration is available in 16 languages and takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Over 2 crore 60 lakh people have entered details via mobile, he said.
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What It Means For You
- Households can self-register Census details and later share the special ID with the visiting enumerator.
- Modi said work continues in remote snow-clad areas of Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand.
- He said the first phase is nearly complete across states and union territories.
What's Happening
- BusinessLine reported the remarks from the Sunday Mann Ki Baat broadcast.
- Modi cited Mana village in Chamoli, where enumerators began with 83-year-old Purnima Rawat.
- In Bagori, Uttarkashi, Hardev Singh Rana entered details himself using digital means.
How self-enumeration works
- After submission, residents receive a special ID for enumerator verification.
- Verified self-entered information becomes part of the Census record.
- Modi linked the appeal to an August 15 reminder to set aside time for the form.
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