Enumeration for Census begins in snow-clad areas
This census marks the first time in independent India that a question of caste has been included in the enumeration.
Enumeration for the 2027 census began on Tuesday in snow-covered regions of four Indian states and Union territories, with officials trekking through mountainous terrain and reaching remote villages to collect detailed information. The census, conducted in two phases, previously involved house-listing, which has already been completed.
The current phase began after online self-enumeration closed on August 31. This marks the first instance in independent India that enumerators will ask about a respondent's caste. In Himachal Pradesh, residents shared their experiences, noting that enumerators collected their Aadhaar and voter ID details, personal information, and details about their occupation, education, and marital status.
In Uttarakhand, Mana, the village closest to the China border, was the first to be enumerated, with enumerators ticking boxes on a mobile app without requesting the Aadhaar number. The process in snow-bound areas involved 182 trained personnel, including 139 enumerators and 43 supervisors, covering 131 villages and three towns in the Himalayan districts of Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, and Pithoragarh.
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