**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Home Affairs held a State-Level Conference in Maharashtra on February 19, 2026, regarding Phase-I (House-listing and Housing Census) of the Census 2027. Census 2027 will be India's first fully digital Census, utilizing a mobile application, the CMMS portal, and a Self-Enumeration facility. Phase-I in Maharashtra will be conducted from May 16 to June 14, 2026, with the Self-Enumeration Portal open from May 1 to May 15, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Conference Overview:**
* A State-Level Conference was held in Mumbai regarding Census 2027 (Phase-I).
* The conference included senior state officials, Divisional Commissioners, District Collectors, Municipal Commissioners, and officers of the Directorate of Census Operations.
* **Census 2027 Details:**
* Census 2027 will be India's first fully digital Census.
* Data will be collected through a mobile application, monitored via the CMMS portal, and offer a Self-Enumeration facility.
* The census will be conducted in two phases nationwide: Phase-I (April–September 2026) and Phase-II (February-March 2027).
* **Phase-I Implementation in Maharashtra:**
* Phase-I in Maharashtra will take place from May 16 to June 14, 2026.
* The Self-Enumeration Portal will be open from May 1 to May 15, 2026.
* Approximately 2.64 lakh Enumerators and Supervisors will be deployed statewide.
* **Key Priorities:**
* Transparency, data quality, technological integration, and adherence to timelines are emphasized.
* A Training Cascade Model will be used for capacity building.
**Impact Analysis**
**Citizens of Maharashtra**
* **Impact:** Citizens can submit household details online through the Self-Enumeration Portal prior to enumerator visits.
* **Action Required:** Citizens who want to use the Self-Enumeration portal should do so between May 1st to May 15th, 2026.
**Census Enumerators and Supervisors**
* **Impact:** Approximately 2.64 lakh Enumerators and Supervisors will be deployed statewide to conduct the census. They will be using a mobile application for data collection and be monitored through the CMMS portal.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the Training Cascade Model to ensure smooth and accurate data collection. Adhere to the timelines set for Phase-I (May 16 to June 14, 2026)
**State and National Governments**
* **Impact:** The CMMS portal will ensure real-time monitoring, review, and reporting at both state and national levels. The collected data will be used for evidence-based planning and governance.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the data collected to inform future planning and governance decisions.
Key Entities Referenced
Census 2027: India's first-ever fully digital Census, to be conducted through mobile application and CMMS portal.
CMMS (Census Monitoring & Management System): Portal for real-time monitoring, review and reporting of the Census 2027 at State and national levels.
Maharashtra: The Indian state where Phase-I of Census 2027 (House-listing and Housing Census) is being conducted.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The central government ministry overseeing the Census operation.
Ministry of Home Affairs
State-Level Conference on Census 2027 (Phase-
I) Held in Maharashtra
Posted On: 19 FEB 2026 6:46PM by PIB Mumbai
Mumbai, 19 February, 2026
A State-Level Conference on Phase-I (House-listing and Housing Census) of Census
2027 was held at Sahyadri Guest House, Malabar Hill, Mumbai. Census 2027 will
mark a historic milestone as India’s first-ever fully digital Census, to be conducted
through a dedicated mobile application for field data collection, real-time monitoring
via the CMMS (Census Monitoring & Management System) portal, and a citizen-
friendly Self-Enumeration facility.
The conference was organized in the virtual presence of the Chief Secretary,
Government of Maharashtra, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal; Registrar General & Census
Commissioner of India, Shri Mritunjay Kumar Narayan; Additional Chief Secretary &
State Census Nodal Officer, Smt. Seema Vyas; and Dr. Nirupama J. Dange, Director
of Census Operations & Chief Principal Census Officer, Maharashtra. Senior State
officials, Divisional Commissioners, District Collectors, Municipal Commissioners and
officers of the Directorate of Census Operations participated.It was informed that Phase-I in Maharashtra will be conducted from May 16 to June
14, 2026. The Self-Enumeration Portal will remain open from May 1 to May 15,
2026, enabling citizens to submit household details online prior to enumerator
visits. Approximately 2.64 lakh Enumerators and Supervisors will be deployed
statewide. The CMMS portal will ensure real-time monitoring, review and reporting
at State and national levels.
Addressing the conference, the Chief Secretary emphasized transparency, data
quality, technological integration and adherence to timelines. The Registrar General
underscored the national importance of Census data for evidence-based planning
and governance.
Dr. Nirupama J. Dange, Director Census & Chief Principal Census Officer, presented
the roadmap, timelines and administrative preparedness for effective
implementation of Phase-I in Maharashtra. She outlined the structured Training
Cascade Model for capacity building, integration of advanced digital systems, field-
level preparatory activities and publicity measures to ensure smooth and accurate
data collection.
Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases nationwide: Phase-I (April–September
2026) and Phase-II (February–March 2027).
A renewed commitment has been made to ensure that Census 2027 is conducted in
a transparent, accurate, and technology-driven manner.
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