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Government Launch Mascots for Census 2027

Kumari Sonali

Government Launch Mascots for Census 2027:

Union Home Minister unveiled the mascots Pragati and Vikas and soft-launched digital tools for Census 2027 in New Delhi.

  • The Government of India has launched two official mascots for Census 2027 to increase public awareness and participation in the census exercise.
  • These mascots will act as communication ambassadors, helping disseminate information about the census process across diverse communities.
  • Mascot Names:
    • Pragati – Female enumerator mascot
    • Vikas – Male enumerator masco
  • Theme of the Mascots:
    • The mascots symbolize equal participation of women and men in nation-building.
    • They represent the spirit of inclusive development and collective participation in achieving the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
  • Key Features of Census 2027:
    • World’s Largest Census Exercise: Census 2027 will be the largest population enumeration exercise globally, involving more than 30 lakh enumerators, supervisors and officials.
    • First Fully Digital Census in India: Data collection will be conducted using secure mobile applications and digital platforms, replacing traditional paper-based enumeration.
    • Self-Enumeration Facility Introduced: Citizens can submit household information online through a secure portal in 16 languages before the door-to-door survey.
    • Two-Phase Census Process:
      • Phase 1 – Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO): Data on housing conditions and amenities.
      • Phase 2 – Population Enumeration (PE): Collection of demographic, social and economic details.
  • Four Digital Platforms Launched:
    • Houselisting Block Creator (HLBC): Web-based mapping tool using satellite imagery.
    • HLO Mobile Application: Offline mobile app for enumerators to collect field data.
    • Self-Enumeration Portal: Secure platform for citizens to submit census data online.
    • Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS): Real-time monitoring dashboard for administrators.
  • The Population Enumeration phase will include caste-related questions, making it a significant data exercise for social policy planning.