CENSUS PHASE 2 BEGINS IN Punjab with Flag-off of 9 Digital LED Vans for Publicity and Awareness Campaign of Census 2027 Phase-II (Population Enumeration)
Phase-II, Population Enumeration, in the State of Punjab will be conducted from 1st December, 2026 to 4th January, 2027
Self-Enumeration will be done from 16th to 30th November, 2026
To assist the public during this exercise, a dedicated toll-free helpline number-1855 has been launched
Chandigarh, 11 November 2026 (WISHAVWARTA):- The Digital LED Vans for the publicity and awareness campaign of Census 2027 Phase-II (Population Enumeration) were officially flagged off today, the 11th November, 2026 at 11:00 AM, by the Director, Census Operations, Punjab, Dr. Navjot Khosa from the premises of the Directorate of Census Operations, Punjab, Chandigarh.These vehicles display messages and feature QR codes linking citizens directly to the official National Census Portal for self-enumeration.
All officers and officials of this Directorate participated in the programme with full enthusiasm.
The Digital Vans will cover major towns, urban and rural areas, market places and other prominent public locations with maximum footfall in the respective districts.
The objective of the campaign is to create widespread awareness among the public regarding the importance of Census 2027, Self-Enumeration and Population Enumeration, and to ensure maximum public participation. Information will be disseminated through audio-visual medium.
A designated Escort Official from the District will accompany the Van to facilitate smooth movement, local coordination and effective implementation of the publicity activities. The Deputy Commissioners-cum-Principal Census Officers have finalized the detailed route plan of the Digital Van, identify suitable locations for installation of publicity hoardings and furnish updated details of the Nodal Officer (Publicity) to this Directorate.
*Timeline for Punjab*
Census 2027 is being conducted in two phases. Phase-I, House Listing and Housing Census, was successfully completed .
Phase-II, Population Enumeration, in the State of Punjab will be conducted from 1st December, 2026 to 4th January, 2027, with the Reference Date as 00:00 hours of 5th January, 2027. Self-Enumeration will be done from 16 November to 30 November 2026. Citizens can log on to the se.census.gov.in portal to answer the 40 census related questions themselves. The self-enumeration portal will close on 30 November 2026.
The forthcoming activities in Punjab are as under:
– Flag-off of Digital LED Vans: 11th November, 2026
– Self-Enumeration: 16th to 30th November, 2026
– Population Enumeration: 1st December, 2026 to 4th January, 2027
– Reference Date: 5th January, 2027
– Revision Round: 3 to 5 days after Population Enumeration to cover left-out persons
Everyone can also avail the facility of Self-Enumeration and fill their Census form themselves online before the visit of the Enumerator.
The Director, Census Operations, Punjab has appealed Punjabis to extend full cooperation to the Enumerators and to ensure their participation in Census 2027. Let us make this Census accurate, complete and successful.
To assist the public during this exercise, a dedicated toll-free helpline number-1855 has been launched. Citizens can dial this number to resolve any queries or difficulties they face while filling out the census questionnaire.
Public can also connect with us on our official social media handles. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube at @censusdcopunjab to stay informed about our ongoing initiatives and upcoming projects.
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