LG Saxena launches Self-Enumeration Portal for Census 2027
Appeals to citizens for active participation in India’s first fully digital Census
Leh: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Sunday launched the Self-Enumeration Portal for Census 2027 in the Union Territory, marking the commencement of the Census process in Ladakh. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also filled his self-enumeration form, signalling the formal beginning of the exercise in the UT.
Appealing to the people of Ladakh to actively participate in the nationwide exercise, the Lieutenant Governor said that the Census plays a vital role in shaping policies, planning resources and driving the development of the nation. He stated that active public participation would ensure that Ladakh’s unique identity, aspirations and developmental needs are accurately reflected in this important national exercise.
L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena highlighted that Census 2027 would be a significant opportunity for Ladakh to generate accurate and comprehensive data for the region, enabling targeted development initiatives and informed policy interventions.
Census 2027 will be the first Census exercise conducted in the Union Territory of Ladakh after its creation in 2019. It will also be India’s first fully digital Census, leveraging advanced technology for efficient, transparent and secure data collection. The exercise marks the 16th Census since its inception and the 8th after Independence, with a strong focus on digital integration and enhanced data security.
The Census process will be conducted in two phases. The first phase, House Listing Operations, will be carried out from June 1 to June 30, 2026. Prior to this, a 15-day self-enumeration period will be conducted from May 17 to May 31, 2026, during which citizens can fill in their details through the dedicated Self-Enumeration Portal at “se.census.gov.in”.
The second phase involving Population Enumeration in the entire UT of Ladakh will be completed in September 2026 along with other notified snow-bound areas in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
