Chandigarh, April 20:In a significant step towards promoting digital participation in Census 2027, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, has successfully completed his self-enumeration through the online Census portal today. The self-enumeration process was facilitated by Dr. Navjot Khosa, IAS, Director, Directorate of Census Operations, UT Chandigarh, and Shri Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, Deputy Commissioner-cum-Principal Census Officer, UT Chandigarh. This initiative highlights the UT Administration’s commitment to leveraging technology for efficient, transparent, and citizen-friendly census operations.

By undertaking self-enumeration, the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh has set an example for all residents, encouraging them to actively participate in this convenient and secure digital process. Self-enumeration enables citizens to fill in their census details online at their convenience, ensuring accuracy while saving time for both the public and enumerators.

During the process, the Hon’ble Governor emphasized the importance of accurate data collection for effective planning and policy formulation. He urged all citizens to cooperate and take full advantage of the self-enumeration facility, which has been designed to be simple, accessible, and user-friendly.

The Directorate of Census Operations, UT Chandigarh, along with the Deputy Commissioner-cum-Principal Census Officer, UT Chandigarh and Chandigarh Administration, has made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth self-enumeration. These include a dedicated toll-free helpline (1855 or 18001803821) to assist citizens with any queries or technical issues.

Citizens are encouraged to visit the official Census portal (https://se.census.gov.in) and complete their self-enumeration within the stipulated timeframe. The information collected will be kept strictly confidential and used solely for statistical purposes, in accordance with the provisions of the Census Act.

The successful self-enumeration by the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh marks a major milestone in the rollout of Census 2027 and is expected to inspire widespread public participation in this important national exercise.