Andhra Pradesh Gears Up for Digital Census 2027, Appoints Key Officers
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News18•11-01-2026, 09:41
Andhra Pradesh Gears Up for Digital Census 2027, Appoints Key Officers
- •Andhra Pradesh government issues GO No. 5, appointing census officers at various levels for Census 2027.
- •This will be India's first digital census, allowing citizens to register details online; scheduled in two phases.
- •Phase 1 (house listing) from April-September 2026; Phase 2 (population enumeration) in February-March 2027.
- •District Collectors, Joint Collectors, DROs, and other officials appointed as Principal, Additional, and District Census Officers.
- •Central Government allocated Rs 11,718 crore for the nationwide census; strict action against obstruction.
Why It Matters: Andhra Pradesh initiates preparations for the first digital Census 2027 by appointing officers statewide.
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