Census 2026-27: Telangana to begin house listing operations from May 11

Telangana is all set to kick off the House Listing Operations (HLO) for Census 2027 on May 11, marking the rollout of a fully digital enumeration process and allowing the citizens to voluntarily submit their data online, Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao said on Tuesday.

The entire exercise will be conducted using a mobile application to enable real-time field data collection, aimed at enhancing accuracy, transparency, and efficiency. District Collectors have been briefed to ensure comprehensive coverage, including remote and vulnerable areas.

At a review meeting held on Tuesday, the Chief Secretary directed all District Collectors to ensure complete geographical coverage, stressing that no household, habitation, remote settlement, tribal hamlet, or urban slum should be left out of the enumeration process.

He emphasised that special attention must be given to inaccessible and vulnerable regions to ensure inclusive and exhaustive coverage.

Highlighting the importance of capacity building, Rao underscored the need for structured and high-quality training for field-level functionaries, including enumerators and supervisors.

He noted that the success of a fully digital Census depends on the technological preparedness and proficiency of field staff.

The Chief Secretary also stressed strict adherence to timelines, maintenance of data quality standards, operational transparency, and seamless technological integration at every stage of the process. He directed Collectors to closely monitor preparatory activities and proactively address any logistical or operational bottlenecks.