Two Census mobile applications, test portal for self-enumeration launched, Pg1

Key Highlights:

• Two mobile applications, Digital Layout Map (DLM) and Census 2027 - Houselist, launched for the digital Census 2027 trial phase.
• Pre-test for House Listing and Housing Operations (HLO) phase to be held from November 10-30, involving 30 questions on housing amenities.
• Enumerators trained to use the apps, which are compatible with Android and Apple phones.
• Self-Enumeration portal available for public testing from November 1-7, allowing online submission of details.

Detailed Insights:

• The DLM app replicates traditional methods for drawing notional sketches for houselisting blocks, enhancing efficiency through digitization.
• The app records building coordinates (latitude and longitude), locality names, road/street names, building numbers, and building type (pucca or kutcha).
• The Census 2027 aims to be India’s first digital census, marking a significant shift in the data collection process.
• The self-enumeration portal encourages public participation, allowing residents in selected areas to submit details online before field visits.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Census: A complete enumeration of a population, usually recording details of individuals and their properties.
• Enumerator: A person employed to count or list people or things, especially for a census.
• Houselisting: The process of creating a comprehensive list of all buildings and structures in a given area.