Team Goemkarponn
Panaji: The Directorate of Planning, Statistics and Evaluation has announced that the House Listing Operation (HLO) phase of the upcoming Census will be conducted across Goa from April 16 to May 15, 2026.
During this phase, nearly 3,000 trained enumerators will visit every household in the state to collect information on housing conditions, amenities and assets. Officials said the data will be captured digitally through mobile applications to ensure greater accuracy and efficiency.
The information gathered during the HLO phase will serve as the basis for the population enumeration exercise scheduled to be carried out nationwide from February 9 to 28, 2027.
Authorities also noted that the self-enumeration facility, made available from April 1 to 15, received an encouraging response in Goa, with around 12,000 households completing the process online. Residents who have already self-enumerated have been asked to share their unique Self Enumeration (SE) ID with visiting enumerators for verification.
Under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948, citizens are required to provide accurate information to the 33 questions notified in the official Gazette. Residents have also been requested to allow enumerators to mark Census House Numbers on the front door or wall of their homes as part of the official process.
Officials assured that all enumerators will carry valid identification and that the data collected will remain confidential and be used solely for statistical purposes.
The Census, a key national exercise, plays an important role in policy planning and implementation of welfare programmes. Authorities have urged citizens to extend full cooperation to ensure the success of the exercise. For queries or assistance, residents can contact the toll-free helpline number 1855.
