Bhubaneswar, April 1 -- Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday kicked off the Census 2027 self-enumeration process by submitting his household details online at Lok Bhavan, appealing all residents of the state to participate actively in this historic national exercise, which will be conducted digitally for the first time in India.

The launch programme was attended by Nikhil Pawan Kalyan, Director of Census Operations, Odisha, and Chanchal Rana, Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation.

Speaking on the occasion, Governor Kambhampati said, "On the commencement of Census 2027, I extend my greetings to the people of Odisha. As the first citizen of Odisha, I have fulfilled my duty by completing my self-enumeration and...