Government Launch Mascots for Census 2027

Source:  PIB

Subject:  Miscellaneous

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

About Government Launch Mascots for Census 2027:

What it is?

• 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 mascot

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:

1. World’s Largest Census Exercise: Census 2027 will be the largest population enumeration exercise globally, involving more than 30 lakh enumerators, supervisors and officials.
2. First Fully Digital Census in India: Data collection will be conducted using secure mobile applications and digital platforms, replacing traditional paper-based enumeration.
3. Self-Enumeration Facility Introduced: Citizens can submit household information online through a secure portal in 16 languages before the door-to-door survey.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Caste Data Collection: The Population Enumeration phase will include caste-related questions, making it a significant data exercise for social policy planning.