NationalSaturday, 2 May 2026·The Hindu
Meghalaya began Census 2027 self-enumeration awareness drive under Ministry of Home Affairs
Meghalaya launched a state-wide campaign on 2 May 2026 to promote the digital self-enumeration portal for Census 2027.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 2 May 2026, Meghalaya launched a state-wide awareness drive for the digital self-enumeration portal of Census 2027, in coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Key specifics
- The campaign was launched on 2 May 2026 in Meghalaya.
- It is linked to Census 2027 and the digital self-enumeration portal.
- The initiative is coordinated with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Field enumerators will assist households that lack internet access.
- The Census of India operates under the Census Act, 1948, through the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner.
Exam lens
Question type: census and constitutional-administrative facts, ministry linkage, act-year MCQ; remember 2 May 2026, Census 2027, Ministry of Home Affairs, Census Act 1948, and field enumerators.