Ladakh Begins Population Self-Enumeration for Census 2027, First Snowbound UT to Complete Phase-II
Leh, Aug 17, KNT: Ladakh on Monday began the Population Self-Enumeration exercise for Census 2027, with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena launching the second phase by completing his own self-enumeration in Leh.
According to the Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh is expected to become the first Union Territory in the country to complete Phase-II of the Census exercise due to its prolonged winter, during which several areas remain snowbound.
The population enumeration exercise has a reference date of October 1, 2026, while residents of Ladakh have been given the opportunity to record their details through the self-enumeration facility from August 17 to August 31.
LG appealed to all residents to participate in the exercise and ensure that their details are accurately recorded in the national database.
He said the exercise would provide the foundation for informed governance, equitable distribution of resources and inclusive development.
The Lieutenant Governor also said participation in the census would help ensure that Ladakh’s identity, aspirations and requirements are adequately reflected in the national database.
The self-enumeration exercise forms part of the preparations for Census 2027, with the Union Territory beginning the process ahead of the reference date in view of its distinctive geographical and climatic conditions. [KNT]
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