Census

Gurpreet Singh :- The first phase of the Census exercise commenced across Punjab on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the self-enumeration process that will continue till May 14. Residents can submit their details through a dedicated mobile application or web portal, while field staff will assist those without digital access. During this phase, household listings will be prepared, followed by door-to-door data collection by enumerators from May 15 to June 30. The survey will include 33 questions covering assets, amenities and living conditions. Authorities have already completed preliminary groundwork, including boundary mapping and trial runs in select districts.

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab has completed preparations for Census 2026, with the first phase of house listing and housing census scheduled to commence on May 15 and continue till June 13. During this period, enumerators will visit households across the state to collect data through a detailed questionnaire covering around 33 aspects related to housing conditions and basic amenities. Ahead of the field exercise, residents will have the option to participate through a self-enumeration process from April 30 to May 14, allowing them to submit their details online. The main population census, involving comprehensive individual-level data collection, is slated for…