Census Operations Assam

A 3-day training of District & Charge Level Census Functionaries on Census 2027 (Phase 1: House Listing & Housing Census) is currently underway simultaneously across 15 districts of Assam.
Additional Principal Census Officers, District Census Officers, City Census Officers, Additional & Deputy District Census Officers, Charge Officers, Additional Charge Officers, and other key district & charge Census functionaries are being imparted training on various aspects of Census 2027 by Sr. Officers of DCO, Assam.
District-level Training has commenced in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, Lakhimpur, Kamrup, Cachar & Silchar M. Corp, Dhubri, Goalpara, Dima Hasao, Darrang, Kokrajhar, Morigaon, Baksa, Kamrup (M) & Dhemaji .
Marking a historic shift, Census 2027 will be conducted entirely in digital mode in two phases: Phase 1 focusing on the House Listing & Housing Census (HLO) during 17 August to 15 September, 2026 in Assam to lay the foundation and create the framework. The option of Self enumeration will also be available during 2nd-16th August, 2026 for the residents of Assam through a dedicated portal https://se.census.gov.in. This will be followed by Phase 2 focusing on Population Enumeration (PE) in February, 2027.

Publicity & Awareness Campaign-Census 2027: Dibrugarh dated 8th May,2026:
The Directorate of Census Operations (DCO), Assam, in association with Dibrugarh University, hosted a Pre-Census Awareness Programme today on the theme “Census in Digital Mode in India.” The event was graced by Dr. Jiten Hazarika, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Paramananda Sonowal, Registrar, Dr. Prashanta Kumar Kakoty , Controller of Examination, Sri Pranjal Baruah, ACS, Additional District Commissioner (Census), Dibrugarh, Dr. Manash Pratim Barman, HoD, Statistics. Representing the DCO were Shri P.J. Khound Deputy Director, Smt. Pranati Medhi, Deputy Director (IT), and Shri Tanay Srivastava, S.I. Gr. II.
The program inaugurated with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and the resonance of the Census slogan, “Janaganana Se Jana Kalyan.” Discussions focused on the transition to India’s first digital census, emphasizing the importance of accurate enumeration and the role of academic institutions in spreading awareness.
A key highlight was the student-led play, “Count Every Person,” which addressed census myths and residents’ responsibilities, alongside a cultural dance performance showcasing Assam’s heritage and culture. These creative sessions were followed by a technical presentation on Self-Enumeration and House Listing Operations (HLO), focusing on data privacy and security.
The event concluded with a live demonstration of digital tools by the DCO team, followed by an interactive audience quiz, ceremonial distribution of Census Logo embedded umbrella to Security Gaurds & sanitation workers and media interaction. This initiative successfully equipped students and the public with the knowledge required for a seamless transition to the digital enumeration of Census 2027.