The first fully digital Census of the country will kick off across the country, including Meghalaya, with self-enumeration by citizens from 1-15 May 2026.
Making the announcement in a press conference on Thursday, Director of Census Operations Meghalaya, Biswajit Pegu, said, “Census 2027 will be a landmark exercise, being the 16th Census overall and the 8th since Independence.”
This is for the first time that the entire Census process – from enumeration to data analysis – will be conducted digitally using mobile applications and the Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) portal.
Citizens will have the option of self-enumeration through an online portal from May 1 to 15.
“This facility allows individuals to fill in their household details, which will subsequently be verified by enumerators during house-to-house visits,” Pegu said.
According to the official, the initiative will enhance transparency, accuracy, and public participation in the Census process.