Census of India launched QR-code identity verification for Census enumerators to strengthen security, transparency, and digital monitoring during the Census 2027 exercise.

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• Census of India introduced QR-code enabled identity cards for Census enumerators participating in the nationwide Census 2027 exercise.
• Residents can verify the authenticity of Census staff by scanning the QR code displayed on official enumerator identity cards through mobile devices.
• The first phase of the national Census exercise began on April 1, 2026, and is scheduled to continue until September 30, 2026.
• Nearly 30 lakh enumerators are participating in the Census operation, which uses digital mobile applications and centralized online data management systems.
• Authorities also launched a Self-Enumeration Portal allowing citizens to independently submit household and demographic information through digital platforms.
• In regions including Noida and Ghaziabad, the self-enumeration facility remained operational between May 7 and May 21, 2026, with unique digital identification codes.
• The QR-code verification system was introduced to improve resident safety and enable secure identification of Census officials visiting residential and gated communities.
• Officials stated that the digital Census framework supports real-time data transmission, live monitoring, faster processing, and reduced errors during nationwide data collection operations.