Census 2027 Guidelines Clarify Counting Rules For Indian Residents Traveling Abroad

Indian residents temporarily traveling abroad during Census 2027 will be counted at their usual place of residence provided they return within 35 days, according to official guidelines. <b>Census operations</b> include an online self-enumeration phase scheduled from November 16 to November 30, followed by door-to-door enumeration from December 1, 2026, to January 4, 2027. Sheetal Verma, director of census operations in Uttar Pradesh, clarified that individuals studying, working, or permanently residing abroad throughout the enumeration period will generally not be included in family household lists simply for holding Indian passports. Parents have been advised not to include children ordinarily residing overseas during online self-enumeration forms.