Tripura begins Census 2027 Phase-II preparations in Agartala
Tripura begins preparations for the Census 2027 Phase-II population enumeration, scheduled to take place from January 25 to February 28, 2027.
The state of Tripura has officially kicked off its preparations for the upcoming Census 2027 Phase-II. A high-level state conference was convened at Pragna Bhawan in Agartala on Friday to sensitize senior officials and key functionaries about the massive population enumeration exercise, which is scheduled to run from January 25 to February 28, 2027.
The workshop was a collaborative effort by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics and the Directorate of Census Operations, Tripura. During the session, Ratan Biswas, IAS, Director of the Directorate of Census Operations, informed the media that the meeting included District Magistrates (DMs) and Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) to discuss the technical procedures and essential workflows required for a successful rollout.
A major shift toward a digital census ecosystem
In a significant technological leap, Census 2027 is set to be India's first fully digital census. This means the enumeration process will move away from traditional methods, instead utilizing mobile applications and web-based monitoring systems to enhance transparency, speed, and real-time data validation. This digital transition is expected to create a more efficient and accurate demographic profile of the state.
Chief Secretary JK Sinha, who attended as the chief guest, emphasized that the census serves as a vital foundation for evidence-based governance and inclusive policy formulation. He stressed the importance of seamless inter-departmental coordination and the need for thorough capacity-building among all personnel involved in the process.
To ensure the exercise is executed flawlessly, the state has outlined a structured training and implementation plan:
- Phased Training Programs: Training will begin at the state level before cascading down to the district level, eventually reaching master trainers, field trainers, and supervisors.
- Publicity and Awareness: A comprehensive campaign will be launched to educate the public and encourage active participation.
- Enumeration Window: The actual population counting is strictly scheduled between January 25 and February 28, 2027.
Vikas Singh, IAS, the Nodal Officer for Census 2027, noted that the data collected will go beyond mere statistics, capturing the demographic, socio-cultural, and economic essence of the population to help build a Viksit Bharat. The entire preparatory and implementation phase is expected to continue through March 2027.