Hyderabad, April 11 -- For the first time since its formation in 2014, the state of Telangana is preparing to conduct a comprehensive population count.

Speaking to ANI, Director of Census Operations Bharathi Hollikeri on Friday said that the long-awaited national census will finally move forward in 2027, marking a 16-year gap since the last exercise in 2011.

The upcoming operation is set to be a massive logistical undertaking, involving nearly 100,000 personnel and introducing modern digital options for citizens. Training for the nearly 94,000 personnel is currently underway to ensure the digital and physical collection of data remains seamless and secure.

In a significant shift toward modernization, the government is introducing a "se...