Haryana CM launches statewide census ops, assures data will be safe

Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday formally launched the statewide census operations. While launching the self-enumeration process under the first phase of Census 2027, he said that the census is a significant national exercise conducted at regular intervals, and the data collected is simple, secure and completely confidential. He said this data plays a crucial role in formulating schemes for various sections of society and in determining the future course of development.Responding to a question, he clarified that census and delimitation are two distinct subjects. "Delimitation is undertaken after long intervals and is not related to any single political party, but is a matter of public importance. The Census data will also prove highly useful in achieving the vision of a Developed India by 2047, and all political parties should extend meaningful cooperation in this process," the CM said. The self-enumeration will continue from April 16 to 30, 2026, while house listing and housing census activities will be conducted from May 1 to 30, 2026. Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, the chief minister said that the self-enumeration process is simple, secure and time-saving. He said that this initiative strengthens the Prime Minister's vision of ‘Ease of Living' and ‘Digital India'. The chief minister said that accurate and reliable Census data is essential for designing policies and schemes that effectively reach every section of society. The chief minister clarified that all information collected during the census is kept strictly confidential and is used only for statistical purposes. "It is not shared with any individual, organisation or agency. Protection of citizens' privacy and trust remains the govt's top priority," Saini added. The chief minister said that citizens who are unable to use the self-enumeration facility need not worry, as enumerators will visit households between May 1 and May 30 to collect the data. He appealed to citizens to cooperate and provide correct and complete information during this process. MSID: 130308126 413 |