As part of the Census 2027 process, Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. Gen. (retired) K.T Parnaik completed his self-enumeration at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar on Friday, setting an example for citizens to participate in the important national exercise.
Interacting with the enumeration team, the Governor said self-enumeration is vital for a credible and inclusive Census, as it enables citizens to contribute directly to nation-building through accurate representation of their family, community and region.
He underscored that reliable census data underpins planning for schools, hospitals, roads, welfare schemes and development policies, making self-enumeration an important pillar in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Appealing to citizens to participate with sincerity and awareness, the Governor said self-enumeration is more than a statistical exercise. “It is a civic responsibility that helps assess needs, ensure fair resource allocation and strengthen good governance,” he said.
He urged the Census team to ensure every household is counted, every voice heard and no one left behind, adding that people’s active participation will help shape a stronger and more developed India.
A team from the Directorate of Census Operations, Shillong, led by Director Biswajit Pegu, along with officials from the Department of Economics and Statistics, led by Anu Singh, Secretary-cum-State Nodal Officer, Census-27, briefed the Governor on the Census process and modalities.
They informed that the self-enumeration phase under House Listing Operations, which commenced on April 16, and will continue till 30 April 2026, during which citizens can complete enumeration online.
This will be followed by House Listing fieldwork from May 1 to 30, 2026, when Census Enumerators will visit households for data collection.
